At a Glance
Median Income
$62,940
$34,140 per capita
Home Value
$164,400
Zillow: $176,672
Median Rent
$1,181/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
270/100K
3,288/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Bradley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bradley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bradley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bradley residents earn a median household income of $62,940 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,140. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,200 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bradley is $164,400 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,672. Median rent is $1,181/month, with 29.3% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Bradley reports 270 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,288/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.7% of adults in Bradley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bradley 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 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population15,331
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density2,109/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,940
Per Capita$34,140
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$8,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,400
Rent$1,181
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$176,672
Housing Units6,322
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent270/100K
Property3,288/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault171/100K
Burglary191/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation671 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Bradley was founded in 1891.
The median home in Bradley was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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