At a Glance
Median Income
$63,486
$28,889 per capita
Home Value
$134,800
Zillow: $231,946
Median Rent
$1,279/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
17.7% smoking rate
How Northbrook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Northbrook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Northbrook 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
Northbrook residents earn a median household income of $63,486 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,889. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northbrook is $134,800 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,946. Median rent is $1,279/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
20.2% of adults in Northbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northbrook has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population10,741
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density5,565/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,486
Per Capita$28,889
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,800
Rent$1,279
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$231,946
Housing Units4,553
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation817 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Northbrook was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.