Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Bonnie Brae is a small town in Illinois with a population of 844. Residents earn $76,483 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bonnie Brae receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Bonnie Brae stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bonnie Brae is $76,483, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Bonnie Brae is $224,200, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,570 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Bonnie Brae experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches, including 33.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 92.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,483 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,005 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,532 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $127,482 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,915 |
| County GDP | $129,734M |
| Restaurants | 2,309 |
| Healthcare | 3,795 |
| Retail | 2,910 |
| Manufacturing | 1,534 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,533 |
| 230% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.14% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| Census Median | $224,200 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,570 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.4% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,533 |
| 230% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.14% |
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,711/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,795 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 37 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.1 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 661 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,442/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5999°N, 88.0345°W |
| County FIPS | 17043 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,442/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 98.0% |
| Public Libraries | 30 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,795 |
| Restaurants | 2,309 |
| Retail Stores | 2,910 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 37 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |