At a Glance
Median Income
$126,667
$49,473 per capita
Home Value
$290,100
Zillow: $423,389
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
11.2% smoking rate
How Big Rock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Rock a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Big Rock residents earn a median household income of $126,667 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,473. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,855 business establishments, including 1,068 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Big Rock is $290,100 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $423,389. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
35.3% of adults in Big Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Rock has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,208
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density280/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,667
Per Capita$49,473
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$37,058M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
A+
Home Value$290,100
Rent
Ownership96.0%
Zillow$423,389
Housing Units444
Rent Burden13.2%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,046/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation702 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Rock was built in 1973.
26.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 1,068 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.