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Bridgeview, IL


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Bridgeview, Illinois

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

The People and Families of Bridgeview

In Bridgeview, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bridgeview had a median family income of $52,490.

Political Inclinations

Bridgeview folks tended to give their money ($4,500) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Bridgeview Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Bridgeview that were owner-occupied was 75%.

Commuting

In Bridgeview, 90% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the village use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
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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