In Edgar, Illinois, the median home price is $106,707; median household income is $59,941; the population is 16,535; schools rate 2.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 225.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 17.9 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Edgar at a glance
Population
16,535
Median Household Income
$59,941
Typical Home Value
$106,707
School District Rating
2.9
Violent Crime Rate
225.3
Avg Commute Time
17.9
About Edgar
Edgar has a population of 16,535. The median home value is $106,707, 64% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $59,941 (28% below the Illinois median). The most populated towns are Paris, Ross, and Kansas.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Edgar
15 towns, by population.
Edgar at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Edgar?
- Edgar has a population of 16,535 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Edgar?
- The median home value in Edgar is $106,707. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Edgar?
- Median household income in Edgar is $59,941 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Edgar in?
- Edgar is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Edgar?
- Edgar contains 15 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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