Livability Score

89
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) C-
Gosia's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Loca Mocha Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe del Sol
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Owl and Lark
Coffee Shop
Cafe Calbay
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tates Old Fashioned Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Flur
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mission House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
A Cup of Joe
Coffee Shop
Gina's Italian Ice
Coffee Shop
Friendly Coffee Lounge
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (56) A+
The Compassion Factory
Art Gallery
Brookfield Historical Society
Museum
Kiwanis Park Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Mexican Gray Wolf
Attraction
Kill Site
Attraction
Naturalist Outpost
Attraction
Andean Condor
Attraction
Bald Eagle
Attraction
Polar Bear
Attraction
Polar Bear
Attraction
Okapi
Attraction
Grizzly Bear
Attraction
Saddle Billed Stork
Attraction
White Stork
Attraction
Yellow-backed Duiker
Attraction
Yellow-backed Duiker
Attraction
Okapi
Attraction
Red river hog
Attraction
Bison
Attraction
Red Flanked Duiker
Attraction
Western Lowland Gorilla
Attraction
Klipspringer
Attraction
African Painted Dog
Attraction
Tropic World
Attraction
Orangutan
Attraction
Food and Drink (20) A+
Pub 78
Bar
Fill My Jar
Sweets
Daisy's Treats and Bakery
Sweets
Little Owl
Bar
Sebastian's Ale & Whiskey House
Bar
Leo's Liquors
Alcohol
Ryan's
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Phoenix
Alcohol
Blue Water
Bar
Cordial Inn
Bar
La Michoacana
Sweets
Bison Prarie Grill
Fast Food
Brookfield Liquors
Alcohol
Zubar
Bar
Brixies
Bar
Imperial Oak Brewing
Bar
Mr. Submarine
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dairy Barn
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Cork Keg & Spirits
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (8) A+
Strive 4 Fitness
Gym
Focus Om
Gym
Sokal Spirit Family Fitness
Gym
Saint Barbara Parish Center
Community Centre
American Sokol
Gym
Galloping Ghost Gama
Gym
Hollywood House
Community Centre
Scout Cabin
Community Centre
Community Center
Community Centre
Strive 4 Fitness
Gym
Studio 8
Gym
CrossFit Posted
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Get In Shape For Women
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Dailey Method
Gym
The Local Workout
Gym
X-Sport Fitness
Gym
Functional Athlete
Gym
Right Fit
Gym
Grind Fitness
Gym
CTX
Gym
Stretch Zone
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Yoga by Degrees
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Tischler's Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
The Dinner Club
Grocery Store
Fruitful Yield
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Olivaceto
Grocery Store
Aracely's
Bakery
Roka Bakehouse
Bakery
Riverside Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Torres Supermarket
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Tony's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Kirschbaum's Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Casey's Market
Butcher
Western Springs Fruit Store
Grocery Store
Cake Bros.
Bakery
Living Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Parks (26) A+
Progress Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Madlin Park
Park
Creekside Park
Park
Maple South Park
Park
Madison Park
Park
Harrison Park
Park
Kids Water Play Area
Playground
Beach Oak Park
Park
Ehlert Park
Park
Candy Cane Park
Park
Homestead Park
Park
Sawyer Park
Park
Gordon Park
Park
Yena Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Robin Hood Park
Park
Smith Park
Park
Guthrie Park
Park
Centennial Plaza
Park
Hainesworth Park
Park
Kawanis Park
Park
Stone and Monroe Park
Park
Amelia Park
Park
Shops (33) A+
The Shop Salon & Style House
Hairdresser
Onelan Hair & Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
GoodxTimes
Hairdresser
For the Birds
Pets
The Brookfield Barber
Hairdresser
Mirobolant
Hairdresser
Broadway Hair Salon
Hairdresser
True Value
Home Improvement
Lorena's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Betty's Flowers
Florist
Broadway Jim's
Hairdresser
G. Blando Jewelers
Fashion
Superior Barbershop
Hairdresser
Brookfield Tobacco & Food
Convenience Store
More Than Hair
Hairdresser
MinuteMart
Convenience Store
Styles
Hairdresser
Rare and Unique Antiques
Furniture
Pizzazz
Hairdresser
5 Star
Hairdresser
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Just Teasin'
Hairdresser
Eva Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Urban Mutt
Pets
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 10.2% take public transportation in Brookfield.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations A+
Brookfield
Transit Station
Brookfield Village Hall
Bus Stop
Congress Park
Transit Station
Hollywood
Transit Station
31st Street & Golf View (Brookfield Zoo) EB
Bus Stop
31st Street & Golf View (Brookfield Zoo) WB
Bus Stop
Ogden & Lawndale
Bus Stop
LaGrange & Hillgrove (Metra) NB
Bus Stop
LaGrange & Hillgrove (Metra) SB
Bus Stop
LaGrange Road
Transit Station
Riverside
Transit Station
1st Avenue & 26th Street
Bus Stop
Ogden & Joliet
Bus Stop
Ogden & Center
Bus Stop
Cermak & 14th Avenue
Bus Stop
Cermak & 12th Avenue
Bus Stop
Cermak & 9th Avenue EB
Bus Stop
Cermak & 9th Avenue WB
Bus Stop
Stone Avenue
Transit Station
Cermak & 7th Avenue
Bus Stop
47th Street & Lawndale
Bus Stop
Cermak & 5th Avenue
Bus Stop
1st Avenue & Cermak
Bus Stop
Cermak & 1st Avenue WB
Bus Stop
Cermak & 1st Avenue EB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.2% B+
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Brookfield is 113/100 - which is 17% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime B

Brookfield crime rates are 1,651 per 100k, which is 16% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,410 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
240 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A+

The median income in Brookfield is $84,891 - which is 43% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$84,891 A
Unemployment Rate
1.5% A+
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health B

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Creative Dental
Dentist
New Smile Center
Dentist
Jourdan & Giannini Dental
Dentist
Advancements in Dental Care
Dentist
The Family Doctors
Doctor
Brookfield Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Brookfield Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Brookfield Police Department
Police
PG Family Dental
Dentist
Brookfield Smiles
Dentist
A to Z Pediatric & Youth Healthcare
Doctor
Maple Medical Center
Doctor
Brookpark Medical Center
Clinic
Forte Dentistry
Dentist
Brookfield Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ogden Family Dentistry
Dentist
1st Family Dental
Dentist
Generations Family Dentistry
Dentist
La Grange Park Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Brannick Clinic of Natural Medicine
Doctor
Loyola Medicine
Doctor
Webster Dental Care
Dentist
Women's Care Center
Doctor
United Shockwave Services
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Brookfield home prices are $265,400 - which is 52% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$265,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools B-

The Brookfield graduation rate is 92% - which is 9% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (6) A+
St Paul Lutheran School
S E Gross Middle School
Montessori Childrens Community
Hollywood Elem School
Lincoln Elem School
Congress Park Elem School
Brook Park Elem School
Barnsdale Road School
Forest Road Elem School
Washington Middle School
L J Hauser Jr High School
Central Elem School
Little Peoples Country
Komarek Elem School
Kensington School Of Lagrange
Cossitt Ave Elem School
Ogden Ave Elem School
St Francis Xavier School
Costello School
A F Ames Elem School
Intiraymi Spanish Montessori Children'S House
Seventh Ave Elem School
J W Robinson Jr Elem School
Blythe Park Elem School
Ladse-Comm Develop
High Schools (0) F
Riverside Brookfield Twp Hs
Ladse-Dhh Transition Cntr
Lyons Twp High Sch
Nazareth Academy
Ladse-Project Search
Chesterton Academy Of Holy Family
Westchester Christian School
Proviso Math And Science Academy
J Sterling Morton West High Sch
Proviso Thsd 209 Dream School
Paec Alternative High School
Proviso Area Except Child Center
West 40-Sr. Plus
Hinsdale Adventist Academy
Proviso East High School
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ratings A

Brookfield has an overall rating of 83% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Brookfield has a Livability Score of 89/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Brookfield crime rates are 16% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Brookfield is 17% higher than the Illinois average

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Check Out the Brookfield, Illinois Zoo 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) The primary ecosystem of Brookfield, Illinois is oak savanna. The town is only 13 miles west of downtown Chicago. The total land area is 3.07 square miles. If you like outdoor festivals, then check out North Kiwanis Park. They have the German Fest, Battle of the Bands and Brookfi ...Read More eld 4th of July parade.

Milt Bocek is from Brookfield. There are plenty of moderately priced restaurants in Brookfield, Illinois including Irish Times, Blueberry Hill and Mary's Morning Mixup. You might like Mike Ditka's for fine dining. Yes, Mike Ditka - Da Bears!

The amenities are good and the crime rate is low in Brookfield, Illinois. There are also plenty of employment opportunities in Brookfield. Unfortunately, the cost of living could be a bit high in this city. One of the popular destinations might be the Brookfield Zoo; it is open 365 days a year. The Galloping Ghost Arcade is the largest in the US with over 550 games. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Brookfield? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Progress Park
      Kiwanis Park
      Madlin Park
      Creekside Park
      Maple South Park
      Madison Park
      Harrison Park
      Kids Water Play Area

      Entertainment

      The Compassion Factory
      Brookfield Historical Society
      Kiwanis Park Amphitheatre
      Mexican Gray Wolf
      Kill Site
      Naturalist Outpost
      Andean Condor
      Bald Eagle

      Food & Drink

      Pub 78
      Fill My Jar
      Daisy's Treats and Bakery
      Little Owl
      Sebastian's Ale & Whiskey House
      Leo's Liquors
      Ryan's
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Brookfield? Of all people who commute, 10.2% take public transportation in Brookfield.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Brookfield? The cost of living in Brookfield is 113/100 - which is 17% higher than Illinois.
      Brookfield
      113

      13% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Brookfield? Brookfield crime rates are 1,651, which are 16% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,651 per 100k people

      29% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 61

      29% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Brookfield? The median income in Brookfield is $84,891 which is 43% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $84,89153% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $38,22228% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      67% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Brookfield a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A to Z Pediatric & Youth Healthcare
      Maple Medical Center
      The Family Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Brookfield home prices? Brookfield home prices are $265,400 - which is 52% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $265,40044% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,05811% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      24% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Brookfield have good schools? The Brookfield graduation rate is 92% - which is 9% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Brookfield a good place to live? Brookfield has an overall rating of 83% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      4 total surveys

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