Living in Bedford Park, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bedford Park · Census data 2020–2024
Bedford Park has 586 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $99,000 (19% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $271,700, the median rent is $1,841/month.
Bedford Park is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bedford Park at a glance
- Population
- 586
- Median age
- 39.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $99,000State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $271,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,841/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Bedford Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bedford Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bedford Park the median home value is $271,700, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,841 per month, which is 11.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,740 a month in housing costs.
Bedford Park median household income
The median household income in Bedford Park is $99,000 and the income per person is $45,281. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Bedford Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 207
- Owner-occupied
- 85.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.9%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.90
Bedford Park demographics
- Population
- 586
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 202
- Foreign-born
- 17.4%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bedford Park ›
Education in Bedford Park
26.5% of adults 25 and older in Bedford Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bedford Park
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10%
- Homes with broadband
- 49.5%
Bedford Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Park | 586 | $99,000 | $271,700 | $1,841 |
| Burbank | 28,739 | $80,116 | $275,700 | $1,265 |
| Summit | 10,846 | $61,863 | $232,600 | $1,137 |
| Bridgeview | 16,849 | $66,655 | $236,400 | $1,177 |
| Forest View | 1,174 | $89,702 | $260,500 | — |
| Justice | 12,324 | $57,170 | $238,400 | $1,247 |
| Hometown | 4,215 | $61,101 | $173,400 | $678 |
| Stickney | 6,952 | $66,942 | $244,900 | $1,154 |
| Oak Lawn | 56,861 | $83,911 | $281,200 | $1,335 |
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What is the median household income in Bedford Park, IL?
The median household income in Bedford Park is $99,000, 19% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bedford Park?
The median home value in Bedford Park is $271,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Bedford Park?
The median gross rent in Bedford Park is $1,841 per month, about 11.4% of household income.
Is Bedford Park, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in Bedford Park?
The median age in Bedford Park is 39.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Bedford Park?
The average commute to work in Bedford Park is 28 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bedford Park?
The unemployment rate in Bedford Park is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bedford Park?
26.5% of adults in Bedford Park have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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