Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Bradley
Bradley, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$560
Population
15,019
Renter Mix
38% Rent
A shopper’s oasis in the southern suburbs of Chicago
Shopping
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Affordable
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Accessible
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University
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Nestled in the suburbs of Illinois, Bradley is a charming town filled with modern amenities. Residents appreciate the abundant shopping options in town at Northfield Square Mall and Water Tower Plaza. Department stores, specialty shops, a movie theater, and popular restaurants are all available. After finding your affordable apartment in the area, check out the Aspen Ridge Golf Course or bike the trails along Kankakee River.
Bradley sits just outside of the Olivet Nazarene University campus, so the area has a college town vibe. Chicago sits approximately 60 miles north of Bradley, offering residents easy access into the Windy City for a weekend getaway. For more outdoor recreational opportunities, check out nearby Kankakee River State Park, boasting 4,000 acres and 11 miles of riverfront views.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,332
Average: $82,528
Education
2,519
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,505
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bradley has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bradley, IL is $560 for one bedroom, and $726 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bradley has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$560/month
550 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bradley, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Bradley West Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
363 Students
Bradley East Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
529 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
407 Students
Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,921 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Strickler Planetarium
- Exploration Station
- Perry Farm Park
- Willowhaven Interpretive Center
- Kankakee River State Park
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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.