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Bradley, Illinois

Introduction to Bradley, Illinois

Bradley, Illinois, in Kankakee county, is 28 miles SE of Joliet, Illinois 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.

Bradley History

In 1891, the community of North Kankakee was established when the David Bradley Plow Works set up a factory in the area. In 1895, the town was renamed Bradley City, and the name was later changed to Bradley in honor of the company.

Bradley and nearby Attractions

  • Village Square Shopping Center
  • Bradley Public Library
  • Helgesen Park
  • Kankakee County Museum
  • Arcadian Games
  • Bradley First Church of the Nazarene

Things To Do In Bradley

The Village Square Shopping Center is the perfect spot for tourists to find some great deals. Bradley Sports Complex and Arcadian Games both provide ample provisions for a host of outdoor sports and games.

Bradley Transportation

Chicago Midway International Airport, located nearby, provides air transportation facilities.

Bradley Higher Education

Olivet Nazarene University and Governors State University provide higher education to the citizens of Bradley.

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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