At a Glance
Median Income
$76,483
$37,005 per capita
Home Value
$224,200
Zillow: $357,327
Median Rent
$1,570/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
11.7% smoking rate
How Bonnie Brae Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bonnie Brae's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bonnie Brae a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bonnie Brae residents earn a median household income of $76,483 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,005. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% 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 Bonnie Brae is $224,200 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,327. Median rent is $1,570/month, with 24.4% 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 1958.
Education
22.2% of adults in Bonnie Brae hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bonnie Brae has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population844
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density4,442/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,483
Per Capita$37,005
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$224,200
Rent$1,570
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$357,327
Housing Units392
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation661 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Bonnie Brae was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 2,309 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.