At a Glance
Median Income
$75,235
$34,197 per capita
Home Value
$286,000
Zillow: $321,149
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
174/100K
1,387/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
11.0% smoking rate
How Berwyn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Berwyn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Berwyn a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Berwyn residents earn a median household income of $75,235 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,197. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% 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 Berwyn is $286,000 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,149. Median rent is $1,175/month, with 31.2% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Berwyn reports 174 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,387/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.4% of adults in Berwyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berwyn 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
Population55,888
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density14,330/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born23.8%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,235
Per Capita$34,197
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$286,000
Rent$1,175
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$321,149
Housing Units21,651
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent174/100K
Property1,387/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault77/100K
Burglary147/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation617 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Berwyn was founded in 1908.
The median home in Berwyn was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
23.8% 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.