Living in Bradley, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bradley · Census data 2020–2024
Bradley has 15,325 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $67,420 (19% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $173,400, the median rent is $1,186/month.
Bradley at a glance
- Population
- 15,325
- Median age
- 34.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $67,420State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $173,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,186/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Bradley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bradley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bradley the median home value is $173,400, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,186 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,560 a month in housing costs.
Bradley median household income
The median household income in Bradley is $67,420 and the income per person is $36,974. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Bradley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,484
- Owner-occupied
- 64.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.6%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.47
Bradley demographics
- Population
- 15,325
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 6,150
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bradley ›
Education in Bradley
20.7% of adults 25 and older in Bradley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bradley
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Bradley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 15,325 | $67,420 | $173,400 | $1,186 |
| Bourbonnais | 18,078 | $81,708 | $253,100 | $1,269 |
| Kankakee | 23,996 | $47,514 | $104,900 | $1,023 |
| Manteno | 9,030 | $97,634 | $248,400 | $1,141 |
| Aroma Park | 655 | $78,500 | $157,200 | $850 |
| Limestone | 1,419 | $103,906 | $212,200 | $1,182 |
| Sun River Terrace | 636 | $65,481 | $125,000 | $1,083 |
| Sammons Point | 223 | $62,250 | $168,800 | — |
| Momence | 3,291 | $58,365 | $154,800 | $803 |
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What is the median household income in Bradley, IL?
The median household income in Bradley is $67,420, 19% 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 Bradley?
The median home value in Bradley is $173,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Bradley?
The median gross rent in Bradley is $1,186 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Bradley, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Bradley?
The median age in Bradley is 34.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Bradley?
The average commute to work in Bradley is 24 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bradley?
The unemployment rate in Bradley is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bradley?
20.7% of adults in Bradley 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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