Brookfield, IL Area Guide

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Brookfield Area Facts

  • Brookfield has a Livability Score of 89/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Brookfield crime rates are 97% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Brookfield is 17% higher than the Illinois average
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Check Out the Brookfield, Illinois Zoo User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) The primary ecosystem of Brookfield, Illinois is oak savanna. The town is only 13 miles west of downtown Chicago. The total land area is 3.07 square miles. If you like outdoor festivals, then check out North Kiwanis Park. They have the German Fest, Battle of the Bands and Brookfi ...Read More eld 4th of July parade.

Milt Bocek is from Brookfield. There are plenty of moderately priced restaurants in Brookfield, Illinois including Irish Times, Blueberry Hill and Mary's Morning Mixup. You might like Mike Ditka's for fine dining. Yes, Mike Ditka - Da Bears!

The amenities are good and the crime rate is low in Brookfield, Illinois. There are also plenty of employment opportunities in Brookfield. Unfortunately, the cost of living could be a bit high in this city. One of the popular destinations might be the Brookfield Zoo; it is open 365 days a year. The Galloping Ghost Arcade is the largest in the US with over 550 games. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Brookfield? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Progress Park
      Kiwanis Park
      Madlin Park
      Creekside Park
      Maple South Park
      Madison Park
      Harrison Park
      Kids Water Play Area

      Entertainment

      The Compassion Factory
      Brookfield Historical Society
      Kiwanis Park Amphitheatre
      Mexican Gray Wolf
      Kill Site
      Naturalist Outpost
      Andean Condor
      Bald Eagle

      Food & Drink

      Pub 78
      Fill My Jar
      Daisy's Treats and Bakery
      Little Owl
      Sebastian's Ale & Whiskey House
      Leo's Liquors
      Ryan's
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Brookfield? Of all people who commute, 10.2% take public transportation in Brookfield.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Brookfield? The cost of living in Brookfield is 113/100 - which is 17% higher than Illinois.
      Brookfield
      113

      13% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Brookfield? Brookfield crime rates are 54, which are 97% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      54 per 100k people

      98% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 1848

      98% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -97%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Brookfield? The median income in Brookfield is $84,891 which is 43% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $84,89153% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $38,22228% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      67% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Brookfield a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A to Z Pediatric & Youth Healthcare
      Maple Medical Center
      The Family Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Brookfield home prices? Brookfield home prices are $265,400 - which is 52% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $265,40044% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,05811% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      24% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Brookfield have good schools? The Brookfield graduation rate is 92% - which is 9% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Brookfield a good place to live? Brookfield has an overall rating of 83% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      4 total surveys

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