Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Brookfield
Brookfield, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$822
Population
19,156
Renter Mix
25% Rent
One of Chicago’s most popular suburbs
Close-Knit
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Suburban
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Great Location
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Family-Friendly
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Nature
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Brookfield is one of the most visited villages in the world. Thousands flock here every year to visit Brookfield Zoo, an internationally recognized facility accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo hosts events throughout the year making it a popular local attraction, but there are other great places for entertainment in and around town. Play video games at one of the largest arcades in the world at Galloping Ghost Arcade which offers over 700 games. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy the various parks and natural areas surrounding Brookfield. Salt Creek Woods is great for bicycling, hiking, and birdwatching.
With access to great schools and a variety of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and parks, Brookfield illustrates suburban convenience. This suburb is close-knit and family-oriented, hosting events throughout the year. Teen Battle of the Bands, Movies on the Mounds, and a 4th of July parade are just a few examples of popular annual events. Brookfield is a great destination for commuters since the town is only 30 minutes from Chicago and less than 25 minutes away from O’Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport. Rail service is also provided as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$93,205
Average: $112,525
Education
6,671
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,788
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brookfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Brookfield, IL is $822 for one bedroom, and $981 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brookfield has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$822/month
707 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brookfield, IL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
120 Students
Congress Park Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
401 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
416 Students
Public
Grades PK & 6-8
462 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Brookfield Zoo
- Andrew Toman Grove
- Brezina Woods
- White Eagle Woods-North
- White Eagle Woods-South
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.