Brookfield, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

HomeSnacks is reader-supported. When you click through real estate links on our site, we earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.

Brookfield, Illinois Info Snack

Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

18,520

Unemployment

2.2%

Poverty

7.2%

Median Home

$265,400

Median Income

$84,891

Median Rent

$1,058

Search Homes For Sale In Brookfield, IL

Brookfield SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

9/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

N/A

Amenities

9.5

Education

8.5

Commute

Search Homes For Sale In Brookfield, IL

Brookfield, IL Cost Of Living

110
Brookfield's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Brookfield	Illinois	National Average
Overall	110	98	100

Services	112	95	100
Groceries	108	97	100
Health	101	99	100
Housing	119	96	100
Transportation	115	105	100
Utilities	94	94	100

Brookfield Full Cost Of Living Report

Brookfield, IL Photos

Source: Wikipedia User | CC-BY-SA-2.5

Rankings for Brookfield in Illinois

Ranks #81 in Best Places To Live In Illinois

Ranks #109 in Richest Cities In Illinois

Ranks #174 in Cheapest Places To Live In Illinois

Map Of Brookfield, IL

Best Places Around Brookfield

Wilmette, IL
Population 27,114

Hinsdale, IL
Population 17,366

Elmhurst, IL
Population 46,571

Glenview, IL
Population 47,218

Clarendon Hills, IL
Population 8,834

Park Ridge, IL
Population 37,431

Winfield, IL
Population 9,683

Glen Ellyn, IL
Population 27,741

Wheaton, IL
Population 53,157

Arlington Heights, IL
Population 75,071

Population over time in Brookfield

Year	Population	% Change
2020	18,520	-1.8%
2019	18,858	-0.4%
2018	18,937	-0.2%
2017	18,966	0.0%
2016	18,964	-0.3%
2015	19,022	0.3%
2014	18,968	0.8%
2013	18,812	0.2%
2012	18,775	-0.2%
2011	18,807	-

Race / Ethnicity in Brookfield

White

68.8% (12,738)

African American

5.2% (954)

American Indian

0.1% (14)

Asian

1.6% (290)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.1% (24)

Two Or More

2.2% (416)

Hispanic

22.1% (4,084)

Race	Brookfield	IL	USA
White	68.8%	60.8%	60.1%
African American	5.2%	13.9%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	1.6%	5.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.2%	2.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	22.1%	17.2%	18.2%

Gender in Brookfield

Female

54.3% (10,058)

Male

45.7% (8,462)

Gender	Brookfield	IL	USA
Female	54.3%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	45.7%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Brookfield for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (555)

9-12th Grade

4.0% (740)

High School / GED

21.0% (3,889)

Some College

19.0% (3,518)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (1,666)

Bachelor's Degree

27.0% (5,000)

Master's Degree

14.0% (2,592)

Professional Degree

2.0% (370)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (185)

Education	Brookfield	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	4.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	21.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	19.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	9.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	27.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	14.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Brookfield, Illinois

Less than $10,000

4.9% (90,373)

$10,000 to $14,999

0.8% (14,841)

$15,000 to $24,999

7.0% (129,067)

$25,000 to $34,999

5.1% (93,554)

$35,000 to $49,999

11.3% (209,105)

$50,000 to $74,999

13.5% (250,449)

$75,000 to $99,999

15.0% (277,746)

$100,000 to $149,999

22.3% (413,705)

$150,000 to $199,999

11.9% (220,236)

$200,000 or more

8.3% (152,919)

Income	Brookfield	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	4.9%	6.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	0.8%	3.7%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	7.0%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	5.1%	8.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.3%	11.2%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	13.5%	16.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.0%	12.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	22.3%	16.6%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	11.9%	7.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	8.3%	8.8%	8.3%