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Bolingbrook.
About
Life in Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook offers a fairly typical suburban Chicago lifestyle with solid fundamentals: median household income around $107,500, low poverty rates around 7.8%, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Housing is moderately priced with median home values near $314,700 and median rent around $1,749 monthly. The community is genuinely family-focused—40% of households have children, and the median age is 36.9 years.
Bolingbrook at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Foreign-Born
22.8%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
+1.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics22.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Bolingbrook: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bolingbrook, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (36.1%), and 21.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.1%
of residents
65 and Older
12.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.7%
of households
Married Couples
58.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.08
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 37% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Bolingbrook
In Bolingbrook, rent runs 37% above the IL average, and home values are 20% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,748
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $369,498 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Bolingbrook and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Bolingbrook is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Bolingbrook Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute30 min avg
How Bolingbrook residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bolingbrook, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 21 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 33% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bolingbrook runs 33% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
220
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
660.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bolingbrook Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Will County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Will County, which includes Bolingbrook, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.3M |
| 2024 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2023 | 24 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2019 | 30 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Will County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Will County, which includes Bolingbrook, is typically good — 225 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
225
per year
Moderate Days
135
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Will County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bolingbrook has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.0"
Annual Snowfall
29.2"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
123
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
131
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 16°F | 2.19" |
| Feb | 36°F | 20°F | 1.98" |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 2.71" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 4.11" |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.81" |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.68" |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.50" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.36" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.31" |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 3.67" |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.67" |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 2.15" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Edward Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Naperville
Linden Oaks at Edward
Psychiatric · 5.7 mi away · Naperville
Copley Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9 mi away · Aurora
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook's student/teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 39.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bolingbrook (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,114 students · in-state tuition $4,680 · 26% graduate · median earnings $51,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,015 students · in-state tuition $40,700 · 64% graduate · median earnings $59,389 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,974 students · in-state tuition $29,970 · 67% graduate · median earnings $64,180 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,428 students · in-state tuition $47,340 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,646 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,121 students · in-state tuition $47,770 · 88% graduate · median earnings $68,390 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,942 students · in-state tuition $37,650 · 60% graduate · median earnings $67,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
25 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
52 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bolingbrook
Fountaindale Public Library District
300 West Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook
Cities Near Bolingbrook
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bolingbrook FAQ
Is Bolingbrook, Illinois affordable?⌄
Bolingbrook's median rent is $1,749/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $108,400/year. Median home value is $314,700.
Is Bolingbrook, Illinois safe?⌄
Bolingbrook's violent crime rate was 220 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 660 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bolingbrook, Illinois?⌄
Bolingbrook has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bolingbrook, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Bolingbrook is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,749/month and median household income is $108,400/year. The median home value is $314,700. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bolingbrook, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Bolingbrook is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from