Living in West Brooklyn, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Brooklyn · Census data 2020–2024
West Brooklyn has 152 residents with a median age of 22.2. The median household income is $76,250 (9% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $85,000, the median rent is $1,611/month.
West Brooklyn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Brooklyn at a glance
- Population
- 152
- Median age
- 22.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $76,250State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $85,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,611/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 65%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.1%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is West Brooklyn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Brooklyn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Brooklyn the median home value is $85,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,611 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,109 a month in housing costs.
West Brooklyn median household income
The median household income in West Brooklyn is $76,250 and the income per person is $25,192. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in West Brooklyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 59
- Owner-occupied
- 65%
- Renter-occupied
- 35%
- Vacant
- 32.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.80
32.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Brooklyn has many vacation and second homes.
West Brooklyn demographics
- Population
- 152
- Median age
- 22.2
- Under 18
- 48%
- 65 and older
- 7.2%
- Households
- 40
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Brooklyn ›
Education in West Brooklyn
39.1% of adults 25 and older in West Brooklyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Brooklyn
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
West Brooklyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Brooklyn | 152 | $76,250 | $85,000 | $1,611 |
| Compton | 259 | $57,500 | $80,800 | $1,009 |
| Sublette | 454 | $66,250 | $138,300 | $622 |
| Paw Paw | 932 | $65,156 | $153,900 | $920 |
| Mendota | 6,994 | $51,632 | $134,100 | $773 |
| Amboy | 2,384 | $68,258 | $134,800 | $824 |
| Steward | 271 | $102,500 | $148,000 | $1,375 |
| Ashton | 935 | $62,778 | $114,200 | $898 |
| Lee | 320 | $82,000 | $150,500 | $1,188 |
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What is the median household income in West Brooklyn, IL?
The median household income in West Brooklyn is $76,250, 9% 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 West Brooklyn?
The median home value in West Brooklyn is $85,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in West Brooklyn?
The median gross rent in West Brooklyn is $1,611 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is West Brooklyn, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in West Brooklyn?
The median age in West Brooklyn is 22.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in West Brooklyn?
The average commute to work in West Brooklyn is 36 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Brooklyn?
The unemployment rate in West Brooklyn is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Brooklyn?
39.1% of adults in West Brooklyn 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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