At a Glance
Median Income
$61,417
$31,603 per capita
Home Value
$144,800
Zillow: $289,492
Median Rent
$847/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
47/100K
425/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
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)
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.