Just 13 miles west of downtown Chicago, bears, lions and elephants roam. This is Brookfield, home of the Brookfield Zoo. Established in 1893, the village of Brookfield was built around a train station and was meant to supply housing for working-class residents. With the 1934 opening of the Chicago Zoological Park – now called the Brookfield Zoo – the atmosphere began to change.
Prospective homebuyers can see this change in the housing stock's varied architectural styles. Cape Cods and brick bungalows are common, as are narrow, multilevel homes with decorative adornments. Every so often, you'll come across postwar Georgian and Colonial-inspired homes on the village's tree-lined streets. Many homes from the mid-1990s have been updated, but as the area continues to develop and expand, more contemporary housing is continually developing. While many houses stand alone, they’re built close together on small, 4,000-square-foot lots. The average home price is $330,000, but you can snag a three-bedroom fixer-upper with 1,500 square feet for less than $250,000, or start from scratch and buy a quarter-acre lot for $150,000. For $400,000 and above, you'll find recently renovated, five-bedroom bungalows and multi-unit investment properties.
The community's highly rated schools are a big draw of local families to the village, with all of the districted institutions receiving overall Niche grades of A-minus or higher, including Congress Park Elementary School and Park Junior High. Riverside Brookfield High School is the 49th best public high school in Illinois, according to Niche.
The community is known for running the historic Brookfield Zoo. Its 216 acres are home to more than 2,000 animals, whose enclosures present different geographic features, from savannah to wetlands. The zoo has a 40-year-strong holiday event that sees the park decorated with thousands of lights. Outdoor recreation is an important factor in the village's makeup, with numerous facilities sprinkled throughout, including Ehlert Park, which features plentiful sports facilities, a playground and a paved walking path.
You can find everything you need for daily living without stepping outside of Brookfield. The village has major stores like Aldi and CVS, while larger retailers like Walmart and Target are a short drive south, on your way toward La Grange. The Washington and Brookfield area features several locally owned boutiques, cafés and restaurants. A Brookfield favorite is Gosia’s Coffee Shop, which serves Colectivo coffee and organic tea brews alongside made-from-scratch pastries. When night rolls around, Brookfield bars and clubs come alive, with both casual and upscale options to choose from.
Being close to Chicago, Brookfield has made visiting the city easy. The Line 21 bus has a direct connection to the Chicago Loop, with buses arriving every 15 minutes. Alternatively, the Metra BNSF train has three stops in Brookfield and goes directly to the Chicago Union intercity and commuter rail station. Locals also enjoy easy access to Interstate-55.
The Brookfield Farmers Market dutifully opens every Saturday from June through October, with vendors offering locally grown produce, honey, bakery goods, artisan crafts and more. Local bands fill the market with music while visitors shop. The market is located right next to the Brookfield Historical Society, which educates visitors on the Brookfield’s history and preservation efforts.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Jorge Mariscal
RE/MAX Partners
(708) 859-6514
130 Total Sales
1 in Brookfield
$500,000 Price
Izzy Corona
Premiere Realty Group Inc
(331) 258-8080
86 Total Sales
3 in Brookfield
$175K - $335K Price Range
Tamika Marks
Trademarks & Associates
(888) 589-1720
260 Total Sales
5 in Brookfield
$207K - $277K Price Range
Maureen Aylward
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(708) 853-6999
55 Total Sales
1 in Brookfield
$359,000 Price
Israel Hernandez
Epique Realty Inc
(219) 351-6354
92 Total Sales
1 in Brookfield
$349,000 Price
Kelly Kirchheimer
Compass
(844) 794-3511
80 Total Sales
1 in Brookfield
$465,000 Price
On average, homes in Brookfield, IL sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Brookfield, IL over the last 12 months is $382,500, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$379,500
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Median Sale Price
$382,500
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$397,950
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$310,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$319,500
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
189
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$285
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Number of Homes
6,215
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Number of Homes for Sale
15
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Median Year Built
1948
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Months of Supply
1.00
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,402
Above the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,893
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
996
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
769
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
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Number of Homes for Rent
16
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Median Rent
$1,950
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,100
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,600
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,625
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,500
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Median Condo Rent
$1,700
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,700
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Total Population
19,156
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Median Age
41
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Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
17.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$93,205
Above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$112,525
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High School Graduates
93.5%
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College Graduates
45.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
16.6%
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% Population in Labor Force
75%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
34''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
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Annual Snowfall
40''
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