East Brooklyn, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
58 Population 1,160/sq mi density
$88,750 Median Income $49,509 per capita
$203,100 Home Value $200,047 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,100 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

East Brooklyn, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,750
18% above
$49,509 per capita
Home Value
$203,100
28% below
Zillow: $200,047
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
34% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
186% above
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How East Brooklyn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
118%
Home Value
72%
Poverty
202%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
286%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Brooklyn a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Brooklyn residents earn a median household income of $88,750 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,509. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Brooklyn is $203,100 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,047. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Education

22.2% of adults in East Brooklyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Brooklyn has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population58
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density1,160/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$49,509
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344

Housing

A+
Home Value$203,100
Rent
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$200,047
Housing Units47
Rent Burden24.7%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation583 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute45 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in East Brooklyn was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.