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Broadview, IL


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Broadview, Illinois

Introduction to Broadview, Illinois

Broadview, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles W of Berwyn, Illinois and 10 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village’s population is 8,264.

Broadview History

Broadview was officially incorporated on December 6, 1914. Broadview was named at the suggestion of President Jacob Mueller’s daughter, Elizabeth Cote.

Broadview and nearby Attractions

  • Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design
  • Ernest Hemingway Birthplace
  • Millenium Park
  • Brookfield Zoo
  • Lincoln Park Alfred Caldwell Lilly Pool
  • Kiddieland

Things To Do In Broadview

The Morton Grove Historical Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Charles Gates Dawes House and the Chicago Portage National Historic Site are some of the local colleges and universities. Millenium Park is a very important center for art, architecture and design, and it houses the work of famous artists, designers and architects. The Brookfield Zoo is nearby as well.

Broadview Transportation

Flights are available from Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

Broadview Higher Education

Local colleges and universities include Triton College, Elmhurst College, Morton College and the Devry Institute of Technology.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Broadview Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 9%Broadview Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Broadview Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Broadview, IL

Comparing Broadview 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
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women910
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men78
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population55
Senior Citizens33
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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