Brookfield, Illinois
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City Overview
As of 2009, Brookfield's population is 18,186 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -4.34 percent.
The median home cost in Brookfield is $231,910. Home appreciation the last year has been -8.30 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Brookfield's cost of living is 2.92% Higher than the U.S. average.
Brookfield public schools spend $6,131 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 14 students per teacher in Brookfield.
The unemployment rate in Brookfield is 9.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Brookfield jobs have Decreased by 6.70 percent.
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People
The 2009 Brookfield, IL, population is 18,186. There are 5,966 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Brookfield, IL
The median age is 39.3. The US median is 37.6. 56.13% of people in Brookfield, IL, are married. 9.63% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.55 people. 24.53% of people are married, with children. 6.38% have children, but are single.
Race in Brookfield, IL
92.36% of people are white, 1.08% are black, 1.39% are asian, 0.15% are native american, and 5.44% claim 'Other'.
10.11% of the people in Brookfield, IL, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 89.89% are non-hispanic).
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Nice Looking, Not Nice to Live In: Most of Brookfield is in a flood plain, thus most basements get water in storms, and if you live near the creek (by the zoo), regardless of the price of your house,... (read more)Quiet city to rise children: We loved this place, great schools, close to... (read more)Brookfield life: Brookfield is a quiet, easy-going community. A lovely place to raise a family and plenty of opportunities for hobbies, athletics and visiting our world-class... (read more)Have an opinion about Brookfield? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brookfield Click Here
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Health
There are 334 physicians per 100,000 population in Brookfield, IL. The US average is 170.
Brookfield, IL Health Index
Air quality in Brookfield, IL is 1 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Brookfield, IL is 31 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 11 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Nice Looking, Not Nice to Live In: Most of Brookfield is in a flood plain, thus most basements get water in storms, and if you live near the creek (by the zoo), regardless of the price of your house,... (read more)Quiet city to rise children: We loved this place, great schools, close to... (read more)Brookfield life: Brookfield is a quiet, easy-going community. A lovely place to raise a family and plenty of opportunities for hobbies, athletics and visiting our world-class... (read more)Have an opinion about Brookfield? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brookfield Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 9.20% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -6.70% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 17.40% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.75% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 3.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $29,162 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $62,015 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 5.41% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 8.07% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 10.14% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.50% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 22.14% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 16.43% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 17.07% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 4.38% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.67% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.19% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.99% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 22.49% | 20.24% |
| Service | 9.76% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 33.00% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.00% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 8.55% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 12.21% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Brookfield, IL, is 9.20%, with job growth of -6.70%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 17.40%.
Brookfield, IL Taxes
Brookfield, IL,sales tax rate is 7.75%. Income tax is 3.00%.
Brookfield, IL Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $29,162, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $62,015.
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Nice Looking, Not Nice to Live In: Most of Brookfield is in a flood plain, thus most basements get water in storms, and if you live near the creek (by the zoo), regardless of the price of your house,... (read more)Quiet city to rise children: We loved this place, great schools, close to... (read more)Brookfield life: Brookfield is a quiet, easy-going community. A lovely place to raise a family and plenty of opportunities for hobbies, athletics and visiting our world-class... (read more)Have an opinion about Brookfield? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brookfield Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 54 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $231,910 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -8.30% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 72.09% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 2.79% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 25.02% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $15.89 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.14% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.00% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.29% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.09% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 0.58% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.20% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 34.38% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 47.41% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 6.42% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.99% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.40% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.00% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 3.01% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 0.36% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 0.89% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 2.64% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 11.05% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 10.97% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 22.59% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 16.95% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 31.54% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Brookfield, IL, is $231,910. Home appreciation is -8.30% over the last year. The median age of Brookfield, IL, real estate is 54 years.
Brookfield, IL Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 25.02% of the Brookfield, IL, population. 2.79% of houses and apartments in Brookfield, IL, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Brookfield Housing SperlingViews
Brookfield IS NOT in a Major Flood Plain - Where d: Response to Inaccurate Post on "Brookfield is in a floodplain.."
Brookfield is in no "higher risk" than any other nearby suburb and actually rated "low to moderate"... (read more)Nice Looking, Not Nice to Live In: Most of Brookfield is in a flood plain, thus most basements get water in storms, and if you live near the creek (by the zoo), regardless of the price of your house,... (read more)Quiet city to rise children: We loved this place, great schools, close to... (read more)Have an opinion about Brookfield? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brookfield Click Here
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Crime
Brookfield, IL, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Brookfield, IL, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 3. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Brookfield IS NOT in a Major Flood Plain - Where d: Response to Inaccurate Post on "Brookfield is in a floodplain.."
Brookfield is in no "higher risk" than any other nearby suburb and actually rated "low to moderate"... (read more)Nice Looking, Not Nice to Live In: Most of Brookfield is in a flood plain, thus most basements get water in storms, and if you live near the creek (by the zoo), regardless of the price of your house,... (read more)Quiet city to rise children: We loved this place, great schools, close to... (read more)Have an opinion about Brookfield? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brookfield Click Here
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Climate
Brookfield, IL, gets 37 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 34 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 117.
On average, there are 191 sunny days per year in Brookfield, IL. The July high is around 86 degrees. The January low is 19. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 46 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Nice Looking, Not Nice to Live In: Most of Brookfield is in a flood plain, thus most basements get water in storms, and if you live near the creek (by the zoo), regardless of the price of your house,... (read more)Quiet city to rise children: We loved this place, great schools, close to... (read more)Brookfield life: Brookfield is a quiet, easy-going community. A lovely place to raise a family and plenty of opportunities for hobbies, athletics and visiting our world-class... (read more)Have an opinion about Brookfield? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brookfield Click Here
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Education
Brookfield, IL, schools spend $6,131 per student. There are 14 pupils per teacher, 1,171 students per librarian, and 1,239 children per counselor in Brookfield, IL schools.
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Nice Looking, Not Nice to Live In: Most of Brookfield is in a flood plain, thus most basements get water in storms, and if you live near the creek (by the zoo), regardless of the price of your house,... (read more)Quiet city to rise children: We loved this place, great schools, close to... (read more)Brookfield life: Brookfield is a quiet, easy-going community. A lovely place to raise a family and plenty of opportunities for hobbies, athletics and visiting our world-class... (read more)Have an opinion about Brookfield? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brookfield Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Brookfield, IL, takes 31 minutes. 78% of commuters drive their own car alone. 7% carpool with others. 9% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
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Nice Looking, Not Nice to Live In: Most of Brookfield is in a flood plain, thus most basements get water in storms, and if you live near the creek (by the zoo), regardless of the price of your house,... (read more)Quiet city to rise children: We loved this place, great schools, close to... (read more)Brookfield life: Brookfield is a quiet, easy-going community. A lovely place to raise a family and plenty of opportunities for hobbies, athletics and visiting our world-class... (read more)Have an opinion about Brookfield? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brookfield Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Brookfield, IL is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Brookfield, IL is more expensive.
Overall, Brookfield, IL cost of living is 102.92.
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Brookfield IS NOT in a Major Flood Plain - Where d: Response to Inaccurate Post on "Brookfield is in a floodplain.."
Brookfield is in no "higher risk" than any other nearby suburb and actually rated "low to moderate"... (read more)Nice Looking, Not Nice to Live In: Most of Brookfield is in a flood plain, thus most basements get water in storms, and if you live near the creek (by the zoo), regardless of the price of your house,... (read more)Quiet city to rise children: We loved this place, great schools, close to... (read more)Have an opinion about Brookfield? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brookfield Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 57.63% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 39.93% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 6.77% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.17% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.91% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.41% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.50% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 2.40% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.82% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.72% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.57% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 4.36% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 1.78% | 0.54% |
57.63% of the people in Brookfield, IL are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 39.93% are Catholic; 6.77% are Protestant; 0.17% are LDS; 4.57% are another Christian faith; 4.36% in Brookfield, IL are Jewish; 0.05% are an eastern faith; 1.78% affilitates with Islam.
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Nice Looking, Not Nice to Live In: Most of Brookfield is in a flood plain, thus most basements get water in storms, and if you live near the creek (by the zoo), regardless of the price of your house,... (read more)Quiet city to rise children: We loved this place, great schools, close to... (read more)Brookfield life: Brookfield is a quiet, easy-going community. A lovely place to raise a family and plenty of opportunities for hobbies, athletics and visiting our world-class... (read more)Have an opinion about Brookfield? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brookfield Click Here
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Voting
70.25% of the people in Brookfield, IL are registered as Democrats. 29.15% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.60%.
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Brookfield IS NOT in a Major Flood Plain - Where d: Response to Inaccurate Post on "Brookfield is in a floodplain.."
Brookfield is in no "higher risk" than any other nearby suburb and actually rated "low to moderate"... (read more)Nice Looking, Not Nice to Live In: Most of Brookfield is in a flood plain, thus most basements get water in storms, and if you live near the creek (by the zoo), regardless of the price of your house,... (read more)Quiet city to rise children: We loved this place, great schools, close to... (read more)Have an opinion about Brookfield? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brookfield Click Here
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