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Broadview, IL


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Broadview, Illinois

Broadview, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles W of Berwyn, Illinois (center to center) and 10 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Broadview has a population of 8,264.

The People and Families of Broadview

In Broadview, about 44% of adults are married. Broadview is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 78% of Broadview is non-white. Broadview boasts a diverse population for Illinois, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

There is an unusually large share of women in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Broadview had a median family income of $59,568. You could say that Broadview is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Broadview ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Broadview Housing

About 70% of housing units in Broadview are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Broadview, 86% of commuters drive to work. Residents of Broadview, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

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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