At a Glance
Median Income
$52,386
$27,213 per capita
Home Value
$71,800
Zillow: $123,060
Median Rent
$861/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
16.6% smoking rate
How Bradford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bradford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bradford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bradford residents earn a median household income of $52,386 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,213. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bradford is $71,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,060. Median rent is $861/month, with 21.7% 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 1951.
Education
17.0% of adults in Bradford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bradford has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population773
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density1,933/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,386
Per Capita$27,213
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$340M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,800
Rent$861
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$123,060
Housing Units381
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,474/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation812 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bradford was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.