Bolingbrook, IL

Census place 1707133 · pop 74,096

D50/ 100
😐 Meh
D
in IL
📍 Illinois ranks #39 of 50 states →
🏆 Inequality0.38 · top 14%
🚽 Prop tax2.46% · bottom 4%
Taxes
2.46% property · US 0.99%8.96% sales · US 7.00%4.95% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Property-tax burden2.46%4

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

2.46% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Rent$2,591/mo15

U.S. median $1,756/mo · worse than most cities

$2,591/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Commute time30 min17

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

30 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Population growth (5yr)-0.5%27

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

-0.5% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Adult obesity38.5%28

U.S. median 36.5% · worse than most cities

38.5% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Natural disaster riskCounty-level95/10031

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

95/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Air quality (AQI)County-level45 AQI39

U.S. median 42 AQI · worse than most cities

45 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Uninsured adults10.7%40

U.S. median 9.3% · worse than most cities

10.7% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Housing cost$314,70044

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$314,700 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Physical inactivity25.9%45

U.S. median 26.5% · worse than most cities

25.9% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Unemployment rateCounty-level3.6%51

U.S. median 3.6% · better than most cities

3.6% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Violent crime rate182/100k53

U.S. median 152/100k · better than most cities

182 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Poverty rate9.2%62

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

9.2% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Adult smoking11.7%66

U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities

11.7% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Bachelor's degree or higher39.6%68

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

39.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Poor mental health15.8%69

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

15.8% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Property crime rate791/100k71

U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities

791 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Median household income$108,40081

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$108,400 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Broadband access95.7%84

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

95.7% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Homeownership79.1%84

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

79.1% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level0 days85

U.S. median 1 days · better than most cities

0 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Income inequality0.3886

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.38 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Frequently asked

Is Bolingbrook, IL a good place to live?
By the numbers, Bolingbrook scores 50/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is income inequality and its weakest is property-tax burden. Illinois overall ranks #39 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Bolingbrook, IL?
Bolingbrook reports 182 violent crimes per 100k and 791 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Bolingbrook, IL expensive to live in?
Bolingbrook has a median home value of $314,700 and typical rent around $2,591/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Bolingbrook, IL?
Its weakest measured area is property-tax burden (2.46%) — 4/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Bolingbrook, IL best at?
Its strongest measured area is income inequality (0.38) — 86/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.