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Bay View Gardens, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Bay View Gardens is a small town in Illinois with a population of 287. Residents earn $46,875 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
287 Population 504/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $26,156 per capita
$116,700 Home Value
$748 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,700 home value, $748/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,875
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $116,700
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.1%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $748
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.6%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.1%
27% lower than US avg

How Bay View Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population287
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density504/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$26,156
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$16,966M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,700
Rent$748
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units157
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Uninsured8.6%
Smoking16.7%
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation482 ft (147 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+72.4%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute21 min
Broadband71.3%
Libraries13

Is Bay View Gardens a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bay View Gardens receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bay View Gardens offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bay View Gardens is $46,875, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bay View Gardens is $116,700, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $748 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Bay View Gardens experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 26.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Bay View Gardens has a population of 287 with a density of 504 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.7%).

Population

287
Total Population
504
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Bay View Gardens vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bay View Gardens vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bay View Gardens is $46,875, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Bay View Gardens vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,875
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,156
Avg Weekly Wage$1,438
IRS Avg AGI$80,771

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.1%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,972
County GDP$16,966M

Business (County)

Restaurants468
Healthcare543
Retail638
Manufacturing138

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,031
129% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.3 min
Drive Alone92.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bay View Gardens is $116,700, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $748 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,700
59% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$748
36% below US avg
Rent Burden27.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.2%
Housing Units157
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,031
129% above US avg
Effective Rate6.88%
In Bay View Gardens, 39.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.6% of residents lack health insurance. 16.7% are current smokers. 24.7% report depression. 23.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bay View Gardens vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.6%
23% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.5%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.4%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.7%
19% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.9%
Physical Inactivity23.6%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress13.7%
Short Sleep36.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.5%
Uninsured8.6%
0% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.7%
Dental Visits60.5%
Premature Death10,362/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access80.1%
Healthcare Facilities543
Bay View Gardens has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.6 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall26.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density504/sq mi
Coordinates40.8138°N, 89.5280°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17143
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 4.7-point margin. 71.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.9%
D 51.5%

Winner: Democrat by 4.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.1%
70% below US avg
High School+72.4%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density504/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access71.3%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities543
Restaurants468
Retail Stores638

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.3 min
Drive Alone92.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

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