Bedford Park, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
594 Population 100/sq mi density
$111,250 Median Income $46,405 per capita
$266,800 Home Value $290,643 Zillow
$1,771 Median Rent 10.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
2,076 Violent Crime/100K 68,512 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$111,250 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$266,800 home value, $1,771/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,076 violent crimes/100K (446% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bedford Park, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$111,250
48% above
$46,405 per capita
Home Value
$266,800
5% below
Zillow: $290,643
Median Rent
$1,771/mo
52% above
10.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,076/100K
446% above
68,512/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
2% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
5% below
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Bedford Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bedford Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
148%
Home Value
95%
Rent
152%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
546%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bedford Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bedford Park residents earn a median household income of $111,250 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,405. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bedford Park is $266,800 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,643. Median rent is $1,771/month, with 10.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.

Safety & Crime

Bedford Park reports 2,076 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 446% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 68,512/100K.

Education

33.0% of adults in Bedford Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bedford Park has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population594
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born11.8%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$111,250
Per Capita$46,405
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672

Housing

A+
Home Value$266,800
Rent$1,771
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$290,643
Housing Units211
Rent Burden10.8%

Crime

F
Violent2,076/100K
Property68,512/100K

Health

Obesity30.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,536/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation621 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute26 min
Broadband53.6%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries188

Did You Know?

The median home in Bedford Park was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
11.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.