Broadview, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
7,898 Population 4,437/sq mi density
$60,139 Median Income $32,654 per capita
$240,600 Home Value $284,711 Zillow
$1,092 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$60,139 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$240,600 home value, $1,092/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Broadview, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,139
20% below
$32,654 per capita
Home Value
$240,600
15% below
Zillow: $284,711
Median Rent
$1,092/mo
6% below
27.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Broadview Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
85%
Rent
94%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
217%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Broadview 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

Broadview residents earn a median household income of $60,139 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,654. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% 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 Broadview is $240,600 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,711. Median rent is $1,092/month, with 27.4% 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 1954.

Education

14.8% of adults in Broadview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Broadview 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

Population7,898
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density4,437/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans1.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,139
Per Capita$32,654
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672

Housing

A
Home Value$240,600
Rent$1,092
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$284,711
Housing Units3,093
Rent Burden27.4%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,536/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation625 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries188

Did You Know?

Broadview was founded in 1914.
The median home in Broadview was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
11.1% 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.