West Brooklyn, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
169 Population 1,878/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $26,718 per capita
$109,800 Home Value $294,099 Zillow
$1,313 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,800 home value, $1,313/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher

West Brooklyn, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,250
1% above
$26,718 per capita
Home Value
$109,800
61% below
Zillow: $294,099
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
13% above
17.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.4%
2% above
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How West Brooklyn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
39%
Rent
113%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
102%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Brooklyn a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Brooklyn residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,718. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Brooklyn is $109,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,099. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 17.0% 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 1938.

Education

34.4% of adults in West Brooklyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Brooklyn has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population169
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density1,878/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$26,718
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$2,173M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,800
Rent$1,313
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$294,099
Housing Units65
Rent Burden17.0%

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,354/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation944 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute46 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in West Brooklyn was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.