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Bridgeview, Illinois

Introduction to Bridgeview, Illinois

Bridgeview, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles NW of Oak Lawn, Illinois and 11 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is in the Chicago area. There are 15,335 residents in Bridgeview.

Bridgeview History

Until the 1830s, the area now known as Bridgeview was populated by Native American people. German and Italian settlers began arriving by the 1870s, and they built up a farming community here. By the time the Dutch had migrated to the area in the 1920s, farming had begun to take a backseat. Instead, real estate and industries began to develop. With the availability of the water of Lake Michigan, the population of Bridgeview expanded rapidly. It was officially incorporated in 1947.

Bridgeview and nearby Attractions

  • Chicago Portage National Historic Site
  • Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
  • Bridgeview Public Library
  • Brookfield Zoo
  • Shedd Aquarium
  • Wierzba Park

Things To Do In Bridgeview

There are many historic sites in and around Bridgeview including the Chicago Portage National Historic Site, the Chicago Stock Exchange Building and Comiskey Park. There are also a number of museums in the neighborhood, including the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture and the American Police Center & Museum. In the village itself, one can pay a visit to the Bridgeview Public Library and the Bridgeview Village Hall. A variety of entertainment facilities are provided by the Southfield Plaza Shopping Center and the Bridgeview Court Shopping Center.

Bridgeview Transportation

Chicago Midway International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Bridgeview Higher Education

Higher educational opportunities are provided by the Moraine Valley Community College, the City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J. Daley College, Morton College and Loyola University Chicago.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Bridgeview Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Bridgeview, IL

Comparing Bridgeview 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
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men78
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Women67
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population65
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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