Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
14%
Berwyn
Berwyn, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$971
Population
50,840
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Enjoy convenient travel and fun festivals near Chicago
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Situated just 10 miles west of Downtown Chicago, Berwyn provides easy access to modern conveniences and ample green space. Expansive parks are located just west of this suburban city, including Miller Meadow, McCormick Woods, and Brookfield Woods, which is in walking distance of the Brookfield Zoo.
Nestled in Cook County, Berwyn is a suburban community close to shops and restaurants at North Riverside Park Mall. Long-standing homes with spacious back alleys and low-lying apartment rentals are accentuated by towering trees and spacious sidewalks. Residents enjoy the convenience of three local Metra rail stations, a wide array of local eateries, and direct access to Interstate 290 from their Berwyn apartments.
Chicago attractions and beaches are just 11 miles east. Each year the city holds the Houby Day Parade honoring Czechoslovakian heritage and the fall harvest, as well as a vintage car show and Cartopia near Berwyn’s Historic Route 66 access. Air travel is made easy thanks to two convenient airports: O’Hare and Chicago Midway.
Explore the City
Proska Park Walkway and The Golden Willow Tree, Berwyn
Proska Park Pond Mallards in view on the Green Grass
Proska Park Playground and Kids Climbing Rock, Berwyn
Patrons are served breakfast at Jelly Jam Restaurant in Berwyn.
A man walks his dog by a fountain at Mraz Park in Berwyn.
A float with the Easter Bunny passes at the Easter Parade in Berwyn.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$69,215
Average: $85,641
Education
11,806
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
26,990
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Berwyn has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Berwyn, IL is $941 for a studio, $959 for one bedroom, $1,097 for two bedrooms, and $1,817 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Berwyn has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$959/month
510 Sq Ft
House
$2,109/month
1,207 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,837/month
938 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Berwyn, IL is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
728 Students
Karel Havlicek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
511 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
473 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
435 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
370 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
807 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
490 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
494 Students
J Sterling Morton West High School
Public
Grades 9-12
3,533 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Andrew Toman Grove
- Oak Park Conservatory
- Schuth's Grove / Callahan Grove
- White Eagle Woods-North
- White Eagle Woods-South
Military Bases
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.