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Bolingbrook, Illinois

Bolingbrook, Illinois, in Will county, is 24 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Chicago metropolitan area. Bolingbrook contains a population of approximately 56,321.

The People and Families of Bolingbrook

In Bolingbrook, about 61% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Bolingbrook, at least compared to other villages of its size. The village has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Bolingbrook.

Approximately 35% of Bolingbrook is non-white. Bolingbrook offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Unlike most villages, the village has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bolingbrook had a median family income of $71,527. The typical family in Bolingbrook is better off than most in Illinois. The village has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Bolingbrook have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bolingbrook favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,450. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.

Bolingbrook Housing

Bolingbrook has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 85% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the village are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Illinois, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.

Commuting

In Bolingbrook, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bolingbrook strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBolingbrook Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Bolingbrook Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Bolingbrook College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Bolingbrook Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Bolingbrook People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Bolingbrook Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Bolingbrook, IL

Comparing Bolingbrook to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women57
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work36
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25
People Living Alone11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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