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Brimfield, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Peoria County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
692 Population 752/sq mi density
$61,417 Median Income $31,603 per capita
$144,800 Home Value $289,492 Zillow
$847 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
47 Violent Crime/100K 425 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,417 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,800 home value, $847/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
47 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Brimfield, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,417
18% below
$31,603 per capita
Home Value
$144,800
49% below
Zillow: $289,492
Median Rent
$847/mo
27% below
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
47/100K
88% below
425/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
22% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Brimfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brimfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
51%
Rent
73%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brimfield a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brimfield residents earn a median household income of $61,417 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,603. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,972 business establishments, including 468 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brimfield is $144,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,492. Median rent is $847/month, with 18.3% 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 1953.

Safety & Crime

Brimfield reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 425/100K.

Education

26.3% of adults in Brimfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brimfield has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population692
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density752/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,417
Per Capita$31,603
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$16,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,438

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,800
Rent$847
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$289,492
Housing Units312
Rent Burden18.3%

Crime

F
Violent47/100K
Property425/100K

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death10,362/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation696 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Brimfield was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.