What are the schools like in Bolingbrook, IL?

Bolingbrook is served primarily by Valley View CUSD 365U. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Bolingbrook?

The median household income in Bolingbrook, IL is $102,057 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Bolingbrook, IL?

Bolingbrook has an average high temperature of 31.7°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.2 inches.

Bolingbrook, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bolingbrook, IL affordable or expensive?

Bolingbrook's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bolingbrook is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $276,400 and the median rent is $1,658 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bolingbrook, IL?

Bolingbrook has a violent crime rate of 182.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 779.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bolingbrook, IL a Good Place to Live?

Bolingbrook is a mid-sized city of 73,755 in Illinois, with a median household income of $102,057 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Bolingbrook stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bolingbrook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bolingbrook city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Bolingbrook's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bolingbrook costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bolingbrook, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$276,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,658	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$102,057	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bolingbrook's violent crime rate is 182.0 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

182.0 /100k

Property Crime

779.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bolingbrook is served primarily by Valley View CUSD 365U. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bolingbrook, IL	National Avg
School District	Valley View CUSD 365U	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bolingbrook sees average highs of 31.7°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 40.0 inches of annual precipitation and 29.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bolingbrook, IL
Average High — January	31.7°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	40.0"
Annual Snowfall	29.2"

Demographics

Metric	Bolingbrook, IL	National Avg
Population	73,755	—
Median Age	37.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	47.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	17.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.2%	18.9%
Asian	13.1%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	12.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Romeoville, IL 4 mi Woodridge, IL 4 mi Naperville, IL 5 mi Lockport Heights, IL 6 mi Lemont, IL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Bolingbrook

Bolingbrook, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

60440 60490

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bolingbrook, IL affordable or expensive?

Bolingbrook's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bolingbrook roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $276,400 and median rent is $1,658/month.

What is the crime rate in Bolingbrook, IL?

Bolingbrook's violent crime rate is 182.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 779.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bolingbrook?

Public schools in Bolingbrook are operated by Valley View CUSD 365U. The district has 12 elementary, 5 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 38.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bolingbrook, IL a good place to live?

Bolingbrook, IL has a population of 73,755, a median household income of $102,057, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bolingbrook?

Bolingbrook averages 31.7°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.0 inches with about 29.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bolingbrook?

Bolingbrook, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 60440, 60490.

What is the population of Bolingbrook?

The population of Bolingbrook, Illinois is 73,755 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bolingbrook?

Key numbers for living in Bolingbrook: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $276,400, median household income $102,057, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bolingbrook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.