Edwardsville, IL vs Gardner, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Edwardsville
78.8
#157 nationally
Gardner
66.9
#1484 nationally
Edwardsville leads in crime level (0.8 vs 9.0). Edwardsville leads in median household income ($87,094 vs $56,974). Edwardsville leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edwardsville, IL | Gardner, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#157) | 66.9 (#1484) |
| Population | 26,698 | 20,974 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,548 | $379,602 |
| Median Household Income | $87,094 | $56,974 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+10.0 |
C+
78.8 Score
Edwardsville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$333,548
Population
26,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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D
66.9 Score
Gardner, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,602
Population
20,974
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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