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Braidwood, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County
Braidwood, IL
At a Glance
How Braidwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Braidwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Braidwood a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Braidwood residents earn a median household income of $83,365 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,677. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Braidwood is $205,900 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,245. Median rent is $1,089/month, with 33.4% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
Braidwood reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 548/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Braidwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Braidwood 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 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.