At a Glance
Median Income
$60,139
$32,654 per capita
Home Value
$240,600
Zillow: $262,164
Median Rent
$1,092/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
261/100K
4,475/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Broadview a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 4.7% (31% 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 $262,164. 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.
Safety & Crime
Broadview reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,475/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population7,898
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density4,437/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,139
Per Capita$32,654
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A
Home Value$240,600
Rent$1,092
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$262,164
Housing Units3,093
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent261/100K
Property4,475/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault144/100K
Burglary300/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
14.2% 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.