At a Glance
Median Income
$108,429
$50,616 per capita
Home Value
$314,000
Zillow: $362,176
Median Rent
$1,328/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
93/100K
644/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
9.5% smoking rate
How Brookfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brookfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brookfield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brookfield residents earn a median household income of $108,429 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,616. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% 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 Brookfield is $314,000 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,176. Median rent is $1,328/month, with 26.0% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Brookfield reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 644/100K.
Education
41.8% of adults in Brookfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookfield 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
Population19,235
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density6,286/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,429
Per Capita$50,616
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$314,000
Rent$1,328
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$362,176
Housing Units8,135
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent93/100K
Property644/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation621 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Brookfield was founded in 1893.
The median home in Brookfield was built in 1952.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.