Living in Broadview, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Broadview · Census data 2020–2024
Broadview has 7,896 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $64,697 (22% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $252,200, the median rent is $1,099/month.
Broadview at a glance
- Population
- 7,896
- Median age
- 41.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $64,697State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $252,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,099/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 60.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Broadview a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Broadview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Broadview the median home value is $252,200, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,099 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,787 a month in housing costs.
Broadview median household income
The median household income in Broadview is $64,697 and the income per person is $33,398. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Broadview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,325
- Owner-occupied
- 60.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.6%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.50
Broadview demographics
- Population
- 7,896
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 3,157
- Foreign-born
- 11.5%
- Veterans
- 0.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Broadview ›
Education in Broadview
17.8% of adults 25 and older in Broadview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Broadview
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Broadview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadview | 7,896 | $64,697 | $252,200 | $1,099 |
| Maywood | 23,201 | $68,815 | $229,800 | $1,209 |
| North Riverside | 7,249 | $77,170 | $297,800 | $1,301 |
| Westchester | 16,436 | $98,954 | $327,300 | $1,794 |
| Bellwood | 18,256 | $79,513 | $230,000 | $1,293 |
| La Grange Park | 13,447 | $120,408 | $439,800 | $1,442 |
| Forest Park | 13,943 | $77,221 | $304,700 | $1,367 |
| Brookfield | 19,331 | $110,295 | $332,400 | $1,414 |
| Hillside | 8,084 | $72,320 | $246,800 | $1,320 |
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What is the median household income in Broadview, IL?
The median household income in Broadview is $64,697, 22% 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 Broadview?
The median home value in Broadview is $252,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Broadview?
The median gross rent in Broadview is $1,099 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Broadview, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.5%.
What is the median age in Broadview?
The median age in Broadview is 41.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Broadview?
The average commute to work in Broadview is 26 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Broadview?
The unemployment rate in Broadview is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Broadview?
17.8% of adults in Broadview 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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