Apartments for rent in Bridgeview, IL

The small city of Bridgeview, Illinois is home to just under 17,000 people. The city's residents, with an average age of just over 38, are younger than most cities in Illinois. The majority of residents own their homes in Bridgeview, and 26% of residents rent. Relatively high rent costs may be playing a role, as the average rent of $1,146 a month is substantially higher than the state average of $1,052.

Compared to the national average, Bridgeview has a high percentage of residents older than 25 who have a high school degree or equivalent (26%). Additionally, 8% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have a Master's degree or Doctorate. Workers are spread across a wide range of industries in Bridgeview, the most common four of which are retail, warehousing, healthcare, and manufacturing. Together, these industries make up 24% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of the city's population works in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of just under $67,000, Bridgeview workers earn less than the average Illinois resident. The city's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).

Averaging about 33 minutes, Bridgeview's commute time is slower than the state average of about 32 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the typical mode of getting to work, chosen by 39% of workers, while public transit isn't extensively used. A small percentage of residents walk to work.