At a Glance
Median Income
$107,552
$41,825 per capita
Home Value
$295,500
Zillow: $356,776
Median Rent
$1,718/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
163/100K
862/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Bolingbrook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bolingbrook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bolingbrook a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bolingbrook residents earn a median household income of $107,552 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,825. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,915 business establishments, including 2,309 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bolingbrook is $295,500 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,776. Median rent is $1,718/month, with 31.0% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Bolingbrook reports 163 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 862/100K. The murder rate is 1.3/100K.
Education
38.5% of adults in Bolingbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bolingbrook has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population73,813
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density2,955/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,552
Per Capita$41,825
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$295,500
Rent$1,718
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$356,776
Housing Units24,596
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent163/100K
Property862/100K
Murder1.3/100K
Assault99/100K
Burglary86/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation669 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Bolingbrook was built in 1988.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 2,309 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
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