City profile · Illinois · Census ACS 2023

West Brooklyn, IL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for West Brooklyn - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

169
Residents
$76,250
Median income
$109,800
Median home
$916
Median rent (state)

West Brooklyn - the verdict

West Brooklyn ranks in the 57th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

57th
percentile, household income
13th
percentile, home value
5th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: West Brooklyn, IL

169 people live in West Brooklyn, Illinois - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in West Brooklyn brings in $76,250 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 5.6%. West Brooklyn's housing stock carries a median value of $109,800, and the median resident age is 30.2 years. 34.4% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 60.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Illinois tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Illinois scores 100.0 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $916 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Illinois's average monthly utility costs around $240 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 54.4 out of 100 (Low).

Population

169 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Illinois

Median Household Income

$76,250 /yr

Poverty 5.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Illinois average

How does West Brooklyn compare to other US cities?

West Brooklyn measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 57% higher than other cities
Home value 13% pricier than other cities
Median rent 5% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below West Brooklyn's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Illinois, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

57thIncome percentile

57th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How West Brooklyn's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$109,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 87% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. West Brooklyn $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - West Brooklyn, IL West Brooklyn, IL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not West Brooklyn, IL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution West Brooklyn, IL median $76,250/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
West Brooklyn, IL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for West Brooklyn, IL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 34.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
169
Median Income
$76,250
Median Home Value
$109,800
Median Age
30.2
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Labor force participation
60.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
34.4%

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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127 residents128 residents129 residents130 residents131 residents132 residents 202020212022202320242025 131 residents 128 residents ▼ -2.3%
West Brooklyn's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
76.8%
Carpool
17.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
5.4%

Based on 56 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Illinois - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$240
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Illinois state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Illinois state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county West Brooklyn sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$916/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
54.4 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Illinois

Smithfield
169 people
De Witt
168 people
Modesto
171 people
Smithboro
171 people
Dana
166 people
Freeman Spur
165 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to West Brooklyn's 169 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Beatrice, AL
169 people
Caulksville, AR
169 people
Tecopa, CA
169 people
Blue Valley, CO
169 people
Godfrey, GA
169 people
Island Park, ID
169 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to West Brooklyn's $76,250 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Deer Trail, CO
$76,250 median income
Amo, IN
$76,250 median income
Drakesville, IA
$76,250 median income
Milo, IA
$76,250 median income
Mount Auburn, IA
$76,250 median income
Spragueville, IA
$76,250 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - West Brooklyn, IL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition West Brooklyn, IL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 85.2% 8.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 12.4% White 85.2% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 1.2% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 8.9% Two or more races 4.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How West Brooklyn compares to nearby Illinois cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
West Brooklyn (this city) 169 $76,250
Smithfield 169 $61,250
De Witt 168 $78,750
Modesto 171 $69,375
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IL OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about West Brooklyn, IL?

What is the population of West Brooklyn, IL? +

West Brooklyn, IL counts 169 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in West Brooklyn, IL? +

In West Brooklyn, the typical household earns $76,250 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in West Brooklyn? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for West Brooklyn; the closest available measure is the Illinois state average, a cost of living index of 100.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Illinois vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in West Brooklyn, IL? +

West Brooklyn's median home value sits at $109,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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