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Is Bolingbrook a Good Place to Live? Bolingbrook, Illinois: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Bolingbrook ranks #226 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #113 of 524 smaller cities and #14 of 29 in Illinois. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (30 min, #409 of 524).
Bolingbrook by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Bolingbrook's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Bolingbrook?
Bolingbrook's cost of living index is 103.6, 4% above the US level of 100 and #889 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,749/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $371,926, 25% above the typical Illinois home ($297,573).
| Measure | Bolingbrook | IllinoisIL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 103.6#889 of 1,308 | 100 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $371,926#566 of 1,187 | $297,573 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,757/mo#978 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $314,700#574 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,749/mo#919 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 2.9x#138 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 19.4%#378 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Illinois is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Bolingbrook housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Bolingbrook is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro.
Illinois housing market →Is Bolingbrook safe?
Bolingbrook recorded 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 33% below the US rate of 328 and 12% below Illinois's 251. That ranks #392 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #180 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Bolingbrook Police Department. Property crime runs 660 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Bolingbrook | IllinoisIL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 220#392 of 1,085 | 251 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 660#73 of 1,085 | 1,508 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Illinois is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Bolingbrook?
The median household in Bolingbrook earns $108,400, 30% above the US figure of $83,163 and 30% above Illinois ($83,211). Unemployment is 4.3% (US 4.3%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Bolingbrook | IllinoisIL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $108,400#252 of 1,312 | $83,211 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 4.3%#615 of 1,058 | 4.6% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 9.2%#431 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | 0%#663 of 1,132 | +0.1% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Illinois is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Bolingbrook?
The median resident of Bolingbrook is 37.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 39.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #473 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 79.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Bolingbrook | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 37.2 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 39.6%#473 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 79.1% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Bolingbrook's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for Bolingbrook; its public schools have 12.7 students per teacher and spend $21,752 per pupil. 38.5% of adults are obese and 11.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Bolingbrook | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 12.7#145 of 1,188 | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $21,752#134 of 1,188 | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 38.5%#1041 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 11.5%#702 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 15.8%#378 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 10.7%#741 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 10,086 students are enrolled in Bolingbrook's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Bolingbrook?
The average commute in Bolingbrook is 30 minutes (Illinois 28.3); 2% of workers take transit and 17.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Bolingbrook scores 10.1 of 20 (below average walkable), #684 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 72.8°F and winters 27.1°F, with 41.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Bolingbrook | IllinoisIL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 30 min#1107 of 1,312 | 28.3 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 10.8%#1099 of 1,312 | 10.4% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 68% | 66% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 2% | 7% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 17.4% | 13.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 10.1#684 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Illinois is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.7 | 16.1 | 2.2 |
| Feb | 36.3 | 19.7 | 2 |
| Mar | 48.5 | 29.7 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 61 | 39.6 | 4.1 |
| May | 72.4 | 50.3 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 81.5 | 60.3 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 84.7 | 64.5 | 4.5 |
| Aug | 82.7 | 63 | 4.4 |
| Sep | 76.4 | 55.4 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 63.8 | 43.5 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 48.9 | 31.9 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 36.8 | 22 | 2.2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Romeoville Wfo.
| Measure | Bolingbrook | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 50.9°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 72.8°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 27.1°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 41.1 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Romeoville Wfo.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Bolingbrook?
Will County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 62% of measured days were rated good; 5 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Will County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, inland flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 74% of US counties.
| Measure | Bolingbrook | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 44#571 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 5#726 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.12%#381 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Will County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Will County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado | 0.013% | 66% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.089% | 59% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0027% | 49% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Bolingbrook compare with similar-size cities?
Bolingbrook is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #113 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 74,096.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook, ILPop. 74,096 | #226 | 63.8 | $108,400 | $1,749/mo | 220 | 30 min |
| Appleton, WIPop. 75,023 | #257 | 63.0 | $80,483 | $1,030/mo | 189 | 19.3 min |
| Lauderhill, FLPop. 74,896 | #1252 | 42.3 | $51,165 | $1,684/mo | part year | 30 min |
| Lakeville, MNPop. 74,354 | #45 | 70.9 | $139,041 | $1,806/mo | 92 | 23.6 min |
| New Britain, CTPop. 74,223 | #814 | 53.1 | $58,613 | $1,253/mo | 424 | 21.5 min |
| Leander, TXPop. 74,067 | #175 | 65.2 | $139,048 | $1,939/mo | part year | 29.2 min |
| Redlands, CAPop. 73,375 | #620 | 56.4 | $105,041 | $2,005/mo | 272 | 24.9 min |
| Noblesville, INPop. 73,362 | #142 | 66.6 | $104,047 | $1,389/mo | 71 | 26.6 min |
| Kalamazoo, MIPop. 73,076 | #1266 | 40.7 | $52,272 | $1,078/mo | 1,084 | 18.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Bolingbrook compare with the rest of Illinois?
Bolingbrook ranks #14 of the 29 Illinois cities we track, with a score of 63.8 against Illinois's statewide 47.6. Its households earn 30% above the Illinois median. Violent crime is 12% below the statewide rate. Homes are 25% above the typical Illinois home.
| City | Rank in IL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville, ILPop. 150,692 | #1 | 73.2 | $155,105 | $1,885/mo | 70 |
| Wheaton, ILPop. 53,557 | #2 | 72.0 | $120,008 | $1,799/mo | 34 |
| Arlington Heights, ILPop. 76,005 | #3 | 70.8 | $116,723 | $1,760/mo | 43 |
| Evanston, ILPop. 76,340 | #4 | 69.6 | $96,434 | $1,762/mo | 115 |
| Des Plaines, ILPop. 59,156 | #5 | 69.4 | $97,875 | $1,606/mo | 108 |
| Mount Prospect, ILPop. 55,472 | #6 | 69.2 | $101,720 | $1,502/mo | 56 |
| Oak Park, ILPop. 53,292 | #7 | 69.2 | $110,820 | $1,593/mo | 236 |
| Skokie, ILPop. 66,219 | #8 | 68.7 | $95,337 | $1,552/mo | 151 |
| Hoffman Estates, ILPop. 51,175 | #9 | 68.0 | $106,806 | $1,734/mo | 75 |
| Schaumburg, ILPop. 76,868 | #10 | 67.0 | $97,514 | $1,812/mo | 68 |
| Palatine, ILPop. 66,293 | #11 | 66.5 | $97,819 | $1,549/mo | 86 |
| Tinley Park, ILPop. 54,842 | #12 | 65.7 | $105,189 | $1,495/mo | 93 |
| Orland Park, ILPop. 57,916 | #13 | 65.3 | $98,910 | $1,440/mo | 9 |
| Bolingbrook, ILPop. 74,096 | #14 | 63.8 | $108,400 | $1,749/mo | 220 |
| Bloomington, ILPop. 78,907 | #15 | 62.2 | $77,384 | $1,050/mo | 318 |
| Oak Lawn, ILPop. 56,861 | #16 | 61.7 | $83,911 | $1,335/mo | 73 |
| Berwyn, ILPop. 55,595 | #17 | 60.5 | $78,408 | $1,215/mo | 161 |
| Aurora, ILPop. 179,898 | #18 | 60.4 | $93,633 | $1,596/mo | 220 |
The top 10 of the 29 and the cities ranked either side of Bolingbrook among the Illinois cities we track, by overall score. Illinois statewide: median income $83,211, violent crime 251 per 100,000.
How is Bolingbrook's score calculated?
Bolingbrook scores 63.8 out of 100, #226 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Illinois's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Bolingbrook. Similar-size median 55.5.
65.4 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Bolingbrook's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
88.1 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Bolingbrook. Similar-size median 58.9.
50.7 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Bolingbrook's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.2.
81.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Bolingbrook's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
61.2 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Bolingbrook. Similar-size median 56.1.
70.4 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Bolingbrook. Similar-size median 42.4.
40.1 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Bolingbrook. Similar-size median 50.0.
47.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Bolingbrook's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
47.9 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
62.9 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Bolingbrook's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Bolingbrook has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Bolingbrook
Is Bolingbrook, IL a good place to live?
Bolingbrook ranks #226 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #113 of 524 smaller cities and #14 of 29 in Illinois. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (30 min, #409 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Bolingbrook?
Bolingbrook's cost of living index is 103.6, 4% above the US level of 100 and #889 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,749/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $371,926, 25% above the typical Illinois home ($297,573).
What is the crime rate in Bolingbrook?
Bolingbrook recorded 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 33% below the US rate of 328 and 12% below Illinois's 251. That ranks #392 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #180 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Bolingbrook Police Department. Property crime runs 660 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Bolingbrook?
The median household in Bolingbrook earns $108,400, 30% above the US figure of $83,163 and 30% above Illinois ($83,211). Unemployment is 4.3% (US 4.3%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Bolingbrook?
Median rent in Bolingbrook is $1,749/mo (Census), #919 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,757/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 19.4% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Bolingbrook?
The typical home value in Bolingbrook is $371,926, up 2.9% in a year, against $297,573 for Illinois and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $314,700.
How are the public schools in Bolingbrook?
There is no city graduation rate for Bolingbrook; its public schools have 12.7 students per teacher and spend $21,752 per pupil.
How long is the commute in Bolingbrook?
The average commute is 30 minutes, #1107 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 28.3 minutes across Illinois. 10.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Bolingbrook?
Bolingbrook averages 50.9°F over the year, 72.8°F in summer and 27.1°F in winter, with 41.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Bolingbrook walkable?
Bolingbrook scores 10.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #684 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Bolingbrook at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Will County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, inland flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 74% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Bolingbrook?
Will County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 62% of measured days were rated good; 5 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Bolingbrook?
Bolingbrook has 74,096 residents. The median resident of Bolingbrook is 37.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 39.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #473 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 79.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Bolingbrook compare with the rest of Illinois?
Bolingbrook ranks #14 of the 29 Illinois cities we track, with a score of 63.8 against Illinois's statewide 47.6. Its households earn 30% above the Illinois median. Violent crime is 12% below the statewide rate. Homes are 25% above the typical Illinois home.
What cities are similar in size to Bolingbrook?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Bolingbrook's population of 74,096 are Appleton, WI (#257 overall), Lauderhill, FL (#1252 overall), Lakeville, MN (#45 overall), New Britain, CT (#814 overall), and Leander, TX (#175 overall). Bolingbrook is #226.