Living in Bonnie Brae, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bonnie Brae · Census data 2020–2024
Bonnie Brae has 846 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $60,500 (27% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $219,800, the median rent is $1,835/month.
Bonnie Brae is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bonnie Brae at a glance
- Population
- 846
- Median age
- 36.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $60,500State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $219,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,835/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 62.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Bonnie Brae a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bonnie Brae
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bonnie Brae the median home value is $219,800, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,835 per month, which is 45.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,731 a month in housing costs.
Bonnie Brae median household income
The median household income in Bonnie Brae is $60,500 and the income per person is $38,741. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Bonnie Brae: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 402
- Owner-occupied
- 62.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.10
Bonnie Brae demographics
- Population
- 846
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 9.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 402
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bonnie Brae ›
Education in Bonnie Brae
21% of adults 25 and older in Bonnie Brae have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bonnie Brae
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Bonnie Brae vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Brae | 846 | $60,500 | $219,800 | $1,835 |
| Lockport | 26,409 | $111,981 | $316,000 | $1,525 |
| Lockport Heights | 890 | $78,211 | $192,200 | — |
| Fairmont | 2,617 | $70,795 | $182,300 | $1,455 |
| Homer Glen | 24,529 | $136,678 | $418,800 | $1,861 |
| Romeoville | 41,152 | $106,325 | $257,100 | $1,886 |
| Crest Hill | 20,628 | $73,033 | $232,900 | $1,481 |
| Ridgewood | 2,795 | $92,500 | $161,300 | $1,634 |
| Lemont | 17,820 | $123,370 | $468,800 | $1,209 |
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What is the median household income in Bonnie Brae, IL?
The median household income in Bonnie Brae is $60,500, 27% 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 Bonnie Brae?
The median home value in Bonnie Brae is $219,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Bonnie Brae?
The median gross rent in Bonnie Brae is $1,835 per month, about 45.1% of household income.
Is Bonnie Brae, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Bonnie Brae?
The median age in Bonnie Brae is 36.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Bonnie Brae?
The average commute to work in Bonnie Brae is 29 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bonnie Brae?
The unemployment rate in Bonnie Brae is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bonnie Brae?
21% of adults in Bonnie Brae 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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