Brookfield, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Brookfield, Illinois Summary
Life in Brookfield research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Brookfield over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Brookfield:
The population in Brookfield is 19,235.
The median home value in Brookfield is $338,211.
The median income in Brookfield is $108,429.
The cost of living in Brookfield is 111 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Brookfield is $1,328.
The unemployment rate in Brookfield is 3.5%.
The poverty rate in Brookfield is 5.0%.
The average high in Brookfield is 59.8° and the average low is 42.1°.
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Brookfield, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Brookfield summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brookfield. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Brookfield is 111 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brookfield is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Brookfield is $338,211.
The median income in Brookfield is $108,429.
Brookfield's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Brookfield Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Brookfield | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 135 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
Brookfield, IL Weather
The average high in Brookfield is 59.8° and the average low is 42.1°.
There are 72.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.9 inches of precipitation each year with 34.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Brookfield |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.1 |
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Brookfield Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Brookfield
The current population in Brookfield is 19,235. The population has increased 2.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19,235 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 19,349 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 19,517 | 5.4% |
| 2020 | 18,520 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 18,735 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 18,858 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 18,937 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 18,966 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 18,964 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 19,022 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 18,968 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 18,812 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 18,775 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 18,807 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brookfield
Brookfield is:
69.9% White with 13,441 White residents.
5.1% African American with 984 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 183 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 689 Two Or More residents.
20.4% Hispanic with 3,925 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Brookfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.9% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 5.1% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 20.4% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Gender in Brookfield
Brookfield is 52.2% female with 10,034 female residents.
Brookfield is 47.8% male with 9,201 male residents.
| Gender | Brookfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brookfield for adults over 25
3.0% of adults in Brookfield completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Brookfield completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Brookfield completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Brookfield completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Brookfield completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Brookfield completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Brookfield completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Brookfield completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Brookfield completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Brookfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Brookfield, Illinois
2.5% of households in Brookfield earn Less than $10,000.
1.0% of households in Brookfield earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.4% of households in Brookfield earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.4% of households in Brookfield earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.5% of households in Brookfield earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.4% of households in Brookfield earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.8% of households in Brookfield earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.6% of households in Brookfield earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.7% of households in Brookfield earn $150,000 to $199,999.
18.6% of households in Brookfield earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Brookfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.0% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.4% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.4% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.5% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.4% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.6% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.7% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
