Berwyn, Illinois
Among the top 11% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 7% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 58% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 44% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 49% of US places
- top 1% for airport distance
- top 2% for walkability
- bottom 5% for property tax rate
Berwyn is a mid-size city in Illinois with about 57,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, walkability, and school quality. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property tax rate.
Official websiteberwyn-il.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.2 in2.1 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$55kbetter than 19% of US places
Home Value$273k74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 33% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 18% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.33%better than 5% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
Sales Tax8.86%better than 14% of US places
Estimated total tax burden16.86%better than 13% of US places
Unemployment5.0%better than 39% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.1 in44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall38.8 inbetter than 23% of US places
Sunny Days245 daysbetter than 64% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 57% of US places
Comfortable Days85 daysbetter than 58% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk73.6better than 38% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 17% of US places
School Quality74.5better than 71% of US places
Violent Crime618/100kbetter than 57% of US places
Property Crime761/100kbetter than 58% of US places
Community
Population56,55698th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.328th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.7199th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0565th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+513rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)26.2%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)8.2%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)61.0%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.6%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.9%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 25% of US places
Walkability14.4/20better than 98% of US places
Airport Distance4 mibetter than 99% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.2%better than 69% of US places
Amenities Nearby131.37better than 61% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 22% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Berwyn an affordable place to live?
- Berwyn is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $55k, better than 19% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Berwyn?
- The median home value in Berwyn is $273k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Berwyn?
- Median household income in Berwyn is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Berwyn?
- Median gross rent in Berwyn is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Berwyn safe?
- Berwyn is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 618/100k (better than 57%). Property crime is 761/100k.
- What is the weather like in Berwyn?
- Berwyn averages 76°F in July and 26°F in January, with 40.1 in of annual precipitation and about 245 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Berwyn?
- Public-school quality in Berwyn is above average, scoring better than 71% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Berwyn?
- The average one-way commute in Berwyn is 30 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)