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Crime in Braidwood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Braidwood. Key points include:
There were 28 total crimes in Braidwood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Braidwood is 454.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Braidwood is 64.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Braidwood is 389.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Braidwood is -78.58% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Braidwood Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Braidwood / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 28 | 454.0 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 64.9 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 48.6 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 24 | 389.1 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 81.1 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 17 | 275.6 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 32.4 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Braidwood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Braidwood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Braidwood is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Braidwood is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Braidwood is $273,094.
The median income in Braidwood is $82,202.
Braidwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Braidwood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Braidwood | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 99 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Braidwood, IL Weather
The average high in Braidwood is 59.7° and the average low is 40.1°.
There are 71.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.0 inches of precipitation each year with 28.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Braidwood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 28.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Braidwood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Braidwood
The current population in Braidwood is 6,062. The population has increased 1.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,062 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 6,175 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 6,160 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 6,280 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 6,338 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 6,377 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 6,284 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 6,273 | 2.8% |
| 2016 | 6,102 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 6,049 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 6,191 | 2.6% |
| 2013 | 6,033 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 6,047 | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 5,848 | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 5,965 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Braidwood
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Braidwood is:
85.9% White with 5,206 White residents.
3.2% African American with 193 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 161 Two Or More residents.
8.1% Hispanic with 488 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Braidwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.9% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.2% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Braidwood
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Braidwood is 48.9% female with 2,966 female residents.
Braidwood is 51.1% male with 3,095 male residents.
| Gender | Braidwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Braidwood for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Braidwood completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Braidwood completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Braidwood completed high school / ged.
30.0% of adults in Braidwood completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Braidwood completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Braidwood completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Braidwood completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Braidwood completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Braidwood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Braidwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Braidwood, Illinois
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5.0% of households in Braidwood earn Less than $10,000.
5.5% of households in Braidwood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.1% of households in Braidwood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.5% of households in Braidwood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.8% of households in Braidwood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.4% of households in Braidwood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Braidwood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
28.4% of households in Braidwood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.2% of households in Braidwood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.2% of households in Braidwood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Braidwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.5% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.4% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.4% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.2% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
