Housing in Edwardsville
Edwardsville's housing market runs a real, disclosed premium over Illinois's statewide average, reflecting the city's SIUE-anchored, safety-recognized college-town draw within commuting range of St. Louis.
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Learn moreA real premium over the Illinois statewide average
Zillow's average home value for Edwardsville was $320,541 as of February 28, 2026, up 4.6% year-over-year -- well above Illinois's own statewide average of $294,136 (illinois.js). A separate Redfin 'typical home value' figure was notably lower ($255,805, up 12.4% YoY), and RealtyTrac's median estimated value was $331,897 -- a real, disclosed cross-source spread this record states honestly rather than resolving into one number.
A real, current market pace
Redfin's March 2026 reporting put Edwardsville's median SALE price at $280,000, up 8.9% year-over-year -- Niche separately describes the market as "very competitive," with 67 homes for sale and 21 new listings as of late February 2026.
A property tax bill to factor into affordability
Edwardsville's median annual property tax bill was $5,578 on a median assessed value of $267,540 (Ownwell) -- a real, substantial ongoing cost on top of the purchase price, driven by the city's 2.17% effective rate.
Key takeaways
- Zillow's average home value ($320,541, Feb 2026) runs meaningfully above Illinois's own $294,136 statewide average.
- Sourced figures show a real cross-source spread from roughly $255,805 to $331,897 -- confirm a current, address-specific figure directly.
- The market is described as very competitive, with real, current inventory and pricing momentum (+4.6% to +8.9% YoY, depending on measure).
- Budget for a real, substantial property tax bill (median $5,578/year) on top of the purchase price.
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