What are the schools like in Brookfield, IL?

Brookfield is served primarily by Brookfield Lagrange Park SD 95. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Brookfield?

The median household income in Brookfield, IL is $98,867 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Brookfield, IL?

Brookfield has an average high temperature of 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Brookfield, IL affordable or expensive?

Brookfield's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brookfield is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $298,600 and the median rent is $1,199 per month.

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

Brookfield has a violent crime rate of 92.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 643.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brookfield, IL a Good Place to Live?

Brookfield is a small city of 19,349 in Illinois, with a median household income of $98,867 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Brookfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brookfield 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

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

Metric	Brookfield, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$298,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,199	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$98,867	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brookfield's violent crime rate is 92.7 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

92.7 /100k

Property Crime

643.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Brookfield is served primarily by Brookfield Lagrange Park SD 95. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brookfield, IL	National Avg
School District	Brookfield Lagrange Park SD 95	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brookfield sees average highs of 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 41.1 inches of annual precipitation and 42.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brookfield, IL
Average High — January	32.7°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	41.1"
Annual Snowfall	42.3"

Demographics

Metric	Brookfield, IL	National Avg
Population	19,349	—
Median Age	40.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	23.4%	22.2%
65 and over	13.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Brookfield

Brookfield, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60513

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brookfield, IL affordable or expensive?

Brookfield's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Brookfield roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $298,600 and median rent is $1,199/month.

What is the crime rate in Brookfield, IL?

Brookfield's violent crime rate is 92.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 643.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brookfield?

Public schools in Brookfield are operated by Brookfield Lagrange Park SD 95. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 40.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brookfield, IL a good place to live?

Brookfield, IL has a population of 19,349, a median household income of $98,867, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Brookfield?

Brookfield averages 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.1 inches with about 42.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brookfield?

Brookfield, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60513.

What is the population of Brookfield?

The population of Brookfield, Illinois is 19,349 with a median age of 40.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brookfield?

Key numbers for living in Brookfield: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $298,600, median household income $98,867, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brookfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.