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Bridgeview.
About
Life in Bridgeview
If you're considering moving to the southwest Chicago suburbs, Bridgeview offers a genuinely affordable option for families and commuters who want reasonable housing costs without sacrificing access to the city. The median home value sits around $234,000 with a median household income of $66,655, which means homeownership is actually feasible here compared to many Chicago-area communities—and rental prices average around $1,139 monthly, keeping things practical. The village is densely developed at about 4,100 people per square mile, so you're living in a genuine urban neighborhood rather than sprawl, with 17,000 residents creating a tight-knit community where 49% of households are married couples and a third have children under 18.
Bridgeview at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Foreign-Born
27.4%
Broadband Internet
88.3%
of households
Population Growth
-2.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics27.4% foreign-born, most often from Poland
Who lives in Bridgeview: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bridgeview, the largest foreign-born group is from Poland (31.6%), and 23.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.6%
of residents
65 and Older
15.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.7%
of households
Married Couples
43.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.68
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 8% below IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Bridgeview
In Bridgeview, rent runs 8% below the IL average, and home values are 10% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,808
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $320,058 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Bridgeview and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cook County, which includes Bridgeview, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Bridgeview: Cook County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cook County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Bridgeview is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Bridgeview 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
Commute30.7 min avg
How Bridgeview residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bridgeview, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 17 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 38% below national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Bridgeview runs 38% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
249.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
2,179.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,955 national, 2020)
Bridgeview Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 55 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cook County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cook County, which includes Bridgeview, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 55 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | Flood | $494.9M |
| 2024 | 57 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $550.0M |
| 2022 | 51 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.1M |
| 2021 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
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
Cook County, county-wide
Bridgeview is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cook County, which includes Bridgeview, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
149
per year
Moderate Days
191
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Cook County, county-wide
Bridgeview is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bridgeview has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.7"
Annual Snowfall
38.8"
Hot Days/Year
21
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
108
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.30" |
| Feb | 37°F | 23°F | 2.12" |
| Mar | 48°F | 32°F | 2.66" |
| Apr | 60°F | 42°F | 4.15" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.75" |
| Jun | 81°F | 63°F | 4.53" |
| Jul | 85°F | 68°F | 4.02" |
| Aug | 83°F | 67°F | 4.10" |
| Sep | 77°F | 59°F | 3.33" |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 3.86" |
| Nov | 50°F | 35°F | 2.73" |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.33" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bridgeview
Uninsured
13.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bridgeview's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Oak Lawn
Palos Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Palos Heights
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · La Grange
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.
Education11.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bridgeview
Bridgeview's student/teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 18.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bridgeview (within 15 miles)
University of Illinois Chicago
12.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 22,170 students · in-state tuition $14,652 · 70% graduate · median earnings $73,666 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 14,090 students · in-state tuition $47,676 · 68% graduate · median earnings $75,602 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,569 students · in-state tuition $73,962 · 96% graduate · median earnings $103,872 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,368 students · in-state tuition $37,344 · 54% graduate · median earnings $48,427 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,406 students · in-state tuition $13,020 · 46% graduate · median earnings $52,883 (10 yrs after entry)
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
13.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,207 students · in-state tuition $4,710 · 24% graduate · median earnings $42,885 (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, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bridgeview
Bridgeview has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
11 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
37 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bridgeview
Bridgeview Public Library
7840 West 79th Street, Bridgeview
Cities Near Bridgeview
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bridgeview FAQ
Is Bridgeview, Illinois affordable?⌄
Bridgeview's median rent is $1,177/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $66,655/year. Median home value is $236,400.
Is Bridgeview, Illinois safe?⌄
Bridgeview's violent crime rate was 249 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is below the national average of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2180 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bridgeview, Illinois?⌄
Cook County, which includes Bridgeview, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bridgeview, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Bridgeview is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,177/month and median household income is $66,655/year. The median home value is $236,400. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bridgeview, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Bridgeview is 31 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