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Bradley, IL


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Bradley, Illinois

Bradley, Illinois, in Kankakee county, is 28 miles SE of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 50 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Kankakee metropolitan area. There are an estimated 12,784 people in Bradley.

The People and Families of Bradley

In Bradley, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bradley had a median family income of $47,984.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Bradley. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Bradley Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Bradley is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Bradley, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 12%Bradley Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Bradley, IL

Comparing Bradley 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 Old88
Male Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women67
Senior Citizens54
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity47
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes44

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