The Bolingbrook Golf Club in West Bolingbrook is one of the best golf courses.
Freedom Park is a perfect place to raise a family in a safe and quiet subdivision.
A beautiful row of homes displaying popular home styles in Freedom Park.
Indian Chase Meadows has winding streets that end in picturesque cul-de-sacs.
Bolingbrook Park District hosts pickleball at Pelican Harbor Aquatic Park and Popular Park.

Bolingbrook, IL

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,866

Population

71,651

Renter Mix

21% Rent

A thriving village in Chicago’s southwest suburbs

Laid-Back Shopping Outdoors

Bolingbrook is a sprawling suburban village about 30 miles southwest of Downtown Chicago. The city lures in newcomers with its laid-back atmosphere, modern amenities, and easy access to the big city. Bolingbrook hosts a thriving retail sector, with the Promenade Bolingbrook serving as one of the area’s most popular shopping malls. Numerous large parks and forests surround the village, offering endless opportunities to spend time outdoors.

The easy access to Chicago by car or train makes Bolingbrook a terrific option for commuters, while the combination of peaceful neighborhoods and high-performing public schools boosts the appeal of Bolingbrook. Those looking to rent in this charming community have a plethora of options including apartments, townhomes, and single-family houses.

Explore the City

A beautiful row of homes displaying popular home styles in Freedom Park.

Indian Chase Meadows has winding streets that end in picturesque cul-de-sacs.

Bolingbrook Park District hosts pickleball at Pelican Harbor Aquatic Park and Popular Park.

Promenade Bolingbrook is a 750,000-square-foot open-air shopping center.

The Promenade Bolingbrook features a Summer Concert Series every Thursday at 7pm.

Come shop for traditional Pakistani clothes at the annual Taste of Pakistan.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$99,826

Average: $119,802

Education

22,045

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

39,469

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

38 Years

Largest Age Group

15-24 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

14%

Housing Distribution

Bolingbrook has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bolingbrook, IL is $1,625 for a studio, $1,865 for one bedroom, $2,301 for two bedrooms, and $2,441 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bolingbrook has increased by 4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,865/month
779 Sq Ft
House
$3,014/month
1,741 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,125/month
1,852 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Bolingbrook, IL

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Wayne Builta Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

357 Students

Jonas E Salk Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

468 Students

Bernard J Ward Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

330 Students

Pioneer Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

640 Students

Independence Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

587 Students

Jane Addams Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

506 Students

Brooks Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

934 Students

Hubert H Humphrey Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

536 Students

Bolingbrook High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,244 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hidden Oaks Conservation Area and Nature Center
  • Veterans Woods
  • Isle a la Cache Preserve
  • Keepataw Preserve
  • Whalon Lake

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.