Bridgeview, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
16,721 Population 4,059/sq mi density
$65,153 Median Income $29,245 per capita
$234,000 Home Value $319,674 Zillow
$1,139 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$65,153 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$234,000 home value, $1,139/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Bridgeview, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,153
13% below
$29,245 per capita
Home Value
$234,000
17% below
Zillow: $319,674
Median Rent
$1,139/mo
2% below
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
5% below
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
87%
Home Value
83%
Rent
98%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
236%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bridgeview a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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 8.5% (136% 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 $319,674. 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.

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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population16,721
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density4,059/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born23.7%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,153
Per Capita$29,245
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672

Housing

A+
Home Value$234,000
Rent$1,139
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$319,674
Housing Units6,660
Rent Burden33.2%

Health

Obesity30.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,536/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
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.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
23.7% 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.