What are the schools like in West Brooklyn, IL?

School district data for West Brooklyn is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in West Brooklyn?

The median household income in West Brooklyn, IL is $81,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in West Brooklyn, IL?

West Brooklyn has an average high temperature of 28.3°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.1 inches.

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

Q: Is West Brooklyn, IL affordable or expensive?

West Brooklyn's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means West Brooklyn is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $107,700 and the median rent is $1,208 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in West Brooklyn, IL?

West Brooklyn has a violent crime rate of 90.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 208.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is West Brooklyn, IL a Good Place to Live?

West Brooklyn is a small town of 153 in Illinois, with a median household income of $81,875 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: West Brooklyn stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All West Brooklyn 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: 95.1

West Brooklyn's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in West Brooklyn costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	West Brooklyn, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$107,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,208	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

West Brooklyn's violent crime rate is 90.9 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

90.9 /100k

Property Crime

208.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	West Brooklyn, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

West Brooklyn sees average highs of 28.3°F in January and 82.6°F in July, with 36.7 inches of annual precipitation and 30.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	West Brooklyn, IL
Average High — January	28.3°F
Average High — July	82.6°F
Annual Precipitation	36.7"
Annual Snowfall	30.1"

Demographics

Metric	West Brooklyn, IL	National Avg
Population	153	—
Median Age	35.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	41.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	39.9%	22.2%
65 and over	15.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Compton, IL 3 mi Sublette, IL 5 mi Lee Center, IL 8 mi Paw Paw, IL 9 mi Mendota, IL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in West Brooklyn

West Brooklyn, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61378

West Brooklyn vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Brooklyn, IL affordable or expensive?

West Brooklyn's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes West Brooklyn roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $107,700 and median rent is $1,208/month.

What is the crime rate in West Brooklyn, IL?

West Brooklyn's violent crime rate is 90.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 208.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in West Brooklyn?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is West Brooklyn, IL a good place to live?

West Brooklyn, IL has a population of 153, a median household income of $81,875, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. 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 West Brooklyn?

West Brooklyn averages 28.3°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.7 inches with about 30.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in West Brooklyn?

West Brooklyn, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61378.

What is the population of West Brooklyn?

The population of West Brooklyn, Illinois is 153 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in West Brooklyn?

Key numbers for living in West Brooklyn: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $107,700, median household income $81,875, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Brooklyn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.