At a Glance
Median Income
$65,153
$29,245 per capita
Home Value
$234,000
Zillow: $296,881
Median Rent
$1,139/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
260/100K
1,950/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Bridgeview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bridgeview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bridgeview a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bridgeview residents earn a median household income of $65,153 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,245. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgeview is $234,000 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,881. Median rent is $1,139/month, with 33.2% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Bridgeview reports 260 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,950/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.8% of adults in Bridgeview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgeview has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population16,721
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density4,059/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,153
Per Capita$29,245
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$234,000
Rent$1,139
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$296,881
Housing Units6,660
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent260/100K
Property1,950/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault149/100K
Burglary217/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation618 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Bridgeview was founded in 1947.
The median home in Bridgeview was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.
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