Braidwood, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

3.3 Good / 5.0
6,175 Population
$83,365 Median Income
$205,900 Home Value
$1,089 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
114 Violent Crime / 100K
44.3 yrs Median Age
18.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.3
Overall
4.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.5
Education

People

Population6,175
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,165/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 93.9%

Economy

4.6/5
Median Income$83,365
Per Capita Income$40,677
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty Rate5.2%
County GDP$6,044M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$205,900
Zillow Value$274,245
Median Rent$1,089
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Depression23.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime114/100K
Property Crime1,415/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Jan / Jul24° / 75°
Rain37 in/yr
Snow18 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.5/5
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Work From Home4.6%
BroadbandN/A

How Braidwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$83,365
Home Value$205,900
Median Rent$1,089
Poverty Rate5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+18.2%
Unemployment2.1%
Violent Crime113.9 /100K
Avg Temperature51.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population6,175
Population Density1,165 per sq mi
Median Age44.3 years
Male53.0%
Female47.0%
Male 53%
Female 47%

Race & Ethnicity

White 93.9% Black 0.2% Hispanic 1% Other 4.9%
White93.9%
Black or African American0.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races4.9%

Language

English Only97.0%
Spanish Speakers3.0%
English 97% Spanish 3%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.8%
Health Insurance97.9%

Income

11% above avg
Median Household Income$83,365
Per Capita Income$40,677
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,344
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$81,890

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.1%
Poverty Rate5.2%
Total Establishments (County)1,204
County GDP$6,044M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation130
Healthcare Facilities145
Retail Stores162
Manufacturing43
Total Establishments1,204

Industry Mix

Restaurants 130 Healthcare 145 Retail 162 Manufacturing 43

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$81,890
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,618

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.3 min
Work From Home4.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

27% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$205,900
Zillow Home Value Index$274,245

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$315,000
Price Per Sq Ft$161
Homes Sold (month)5
Sale-to-List Ratio97.3%
Price Drops17.7%
Active Inventory34

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied82.4%

Rental Costs

6% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,089

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,618
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.21%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.6%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression23.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.9%
Regular Checkup74.8%
Premature Death Rate7,576 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.8 / 10
Exercise Access78.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)145
Restaurants (County)130

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime113.9 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape32.5 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault81.3 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,415.1 /100K
Burglary390.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,024.7 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson48.8 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5

Temperature

24°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average51.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation37.2 in
Annual Snowfall18.4 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation567 ft (173 m)
Land Area5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²)
Population Density1,165 per sq mi
Latitude41.2702°
Longitude-88.2234°
County FIPS17063

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.1%
D 34.5%

Republican +29.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.2%
High School+94.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,165 per sq mi
Land Area5.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5

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