Living in Berwyn, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berwyn · Census data 2020–2024
Berwyn has 55,595 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $78,408 (6% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $299,800, the median rent is $1,215/month.
Berwyn at a glance
- Population
- 55,595
- Median age
- 37.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $78,408State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $299,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,215/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 61.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Berwyn a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Illinois median; home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Berwyn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berwyn the median home value is $299,800, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,215 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,202 a month in housing costs.
Berwyn median household income
The median household income in Berwyn is $78,408 and the income per person is $34,812. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Berwyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 22,027
- Owner-occupied
- 61.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.9%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.71
Berwyn demographics
- Population
- 55,595
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 20,476
- Foreign-born
- 25%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berwyn ›
Education in Berwyn
24.2% of adults 25 and older in Berwyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berwyn
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 61.9%
- Public transit
- 5%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Berwyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwyn | 55,595 | $78,408 | $299,800 | $1,215 |
| Riverside | 9,039 | $153,686 | $491,400 | $1,484 |
| Cicero | 82,797 | $70,842 | $249,400 | $1,154 |
| North Riverside | 7,249 | $77,170 | $297,800 | $1,301 |
| Stickney | 6,952 | $66,942 | $244,900 | $1,154 |
| Forest Park | 13,943 | $77,221 | $304,700 | $1,367 |
| Forest View | 1,174 | $89,702 | $260,500 | — |
| Lyons | 10,339 | $70,993 | $257,300 | $1,198 |
| Oak Park | 53,292 | $110,820 | $465,500 | $1,593 |
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What is the median household income in Berwyn, IL?
The median household income in Berwyn is $78,408, 6% lower 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 Berwyn?
The median home value in Berwyn is $299,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Berwyn?
The median gross rent in Berwyn is $1,215 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Berwyn, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Illinois median; home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Berwyn?
The median age in Berwyn is 37.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Berwyn?
The average commute to work in Berwyn is 29 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berwyn?
The unemployment rate in Berwyn is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berwyn?
24.2% of adults in Berwyn 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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