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Bolingbrook
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Bolingbrook

#3 in Best Places to Live in Will County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Bolingbrook is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 73,807. Bolingbrook is in Will County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Bolingbrook offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bolingbrook there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Bolingbrook and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Bolingbrook are highly rated.
    About Bolingbrook...
    Population
    73,807
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $242,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,475
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      109.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      33.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      30.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      104.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      664.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      83
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Bolingbrook

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $97,371
    National
    $69,021
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