Braidwood, IL

Living in Braidwood

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 4
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 64
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 75
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 68
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Schools 31
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Residents

6.4k Population +412 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
14% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate42%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$119 (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office24%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$162k Median Home Value -$9.4k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$779 Median Monthly Rent +$145 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199930%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K42%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas8%
Utility gas77%

Crime

Violent Crime in Braidwood

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Will County19

Property Crime in Braidwood

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Will County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 8
Feb 27 2 6
Mar 38 3 3
Apr 50 3 1
May 61 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 27 2 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Braidwood

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding74
Tornado20
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Braidwood, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Braidwood, IL

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St Rose School
5 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Braidwood, IL

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Lewis University
24 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Braidwood, IL

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Airports

Airports near Braidwood, IL

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