What are the schools like in Bradley, IL?

Bradley is served primarily by Bradley SD 61. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Bradley?

The median household income in Bradley, IL is $59,746 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Bradley, IL?

Bradley has an average high temperature of 32.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Bradley, IL affordable or expensive?

Bradley's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bradley is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $154,600 and the median rent is $1,166 per month.

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

Bradley has a violent crime rate of 269.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2338.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bradley, IL a Good Place to Live?

Bradley is a small city of 15,379 in Illinois, with a median household income of $59,746 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Bradley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bradley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bradley 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: 92.3

Bradley's overall cost of living index is 92.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bradley costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bradley, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$154,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,166	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,746	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bradley's violent crime rate is 269.3 per 100,000 residents — 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

269.3 /100k

Property Crime

2338.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bradley is served primarily by Bradley SD 61. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bradley, IL	National Avg
School District	Bradley SD 61	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bradley sees average highs of 32.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation and 20.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bradley, IL
Average High — January	32.5°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	41.7"
Annual Snowfall	20.7"

Demographics

Metric	Bradley, IL	National Avg
Population	15,379	—
Median Age	36.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	21.3%	22.2%
65 and over	15.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bourbonnais, IL 2 mi Kankakee, IL 4 mi Manteno, IL 6 mi Limestone, IL 6 mi Aroma Park, IL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Bradley

Bradley, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60915

Bradley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradley, IL affordable or expensive?

Bradley's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bradley roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $154,600 and median rent is $1,166/month.

What is the crime rate in Bradley, IL?

Bradley's violent crime rate is 269.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2338.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bradley?

Public schools in Bradley are operated by Bradley SD 61. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bradley, IL a good place to live?

Bradley, IL has a population of 15,379, a median household income of $59,746, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Bradley?

Bradley averages 32.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches with about 20.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bradley?

Bradley, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60915.

What is the population of Bradley?

The population of Bradley, Illinois is 15,379 with a median age of 36.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bradley?

Key numbers for living in Bradley: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $154,600, median household income $59,746, crime index 87 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bradley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.