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Bonnie Brae, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · DuPage County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
844 Population 4,442/sq mi density
$76,483 Median Income $37,005 per capita
$224,200 Home Value $357,327 Zillow
$1,570 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
40 Violent Crime/100K 1,197 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$76,483 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$224,200 home value, $1,570/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Bonnie Brae, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,483
2% above
$37,005 per capita
Home Value
$224,200
20% below
Zillow: $357,327
Median Rent
$1,570/mo
35% above
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
89% below
1,197/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
34% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
102%
Home Value
80%
Rent
135%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bonnie Brae a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 4.9% (36% 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.

Safety & Crime

Bonnie Brae reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,197/100K.

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. 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

Population844
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density4,442/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,483
Per Capita$37,005
Unemployment4.9%
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%

Crime

F
Violent40/100K
Property1,197/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,711/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
17.1% 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.