Brainerd, Chicago, IL

Living in Brainerd

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Bikeability 83
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Walkability 67
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Commute 5
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Public Transit 87
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 21
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 8
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Colleges 49
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Schools 1
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Residents

25k Population -2.1k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black94%
Caucasian3%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$7.1k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
44  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government17%
Private sector61%
Self-employed1%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van70%
Public transportation23%
Taxicab3%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$164k Median Home Value -$6.2k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$664 Median Monthly Rent +$43 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier35%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity5%
LP gas1%
Utility gas93%

Crime

Violent Crime in Brainerd

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Brainerd

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (92%)(6%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton94%
Donald Trump4%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 11
Feb 28 2 8
Mar 38 3 4
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brainerd

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Brainerd, Chicago, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Brainerd, Chicago, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Brainerd, Chicago, IL

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University of Chicago
5 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Brainerd, Chicago, IL

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Holy Cross Hospital
4 miles, NW
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St Bernard Hospital
4 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Brainerd, Chicago, IL

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