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Living in Braidwood

Braidwood is a city in the United States, with a population of 6,062 in July 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$1,044 per month and the median home value was US$202,500. There were 55 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1930 sources

Population6,259people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,148EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent917.6EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate2.51%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime454offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 71% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.82µg/m³country median 7.0 — 3% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Braidwood?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Braidwood.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 86.8%, and the vacancy rate was 12.7% in July 2026. 59.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Braidwood recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,044/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent59.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)12.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents548.5 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)917.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent917.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes27 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Braidwood a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker63%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 55–71%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–73%
Student62%strong on education, weak on work · range 52–72%
Family75%strong on family, weak on cost · range 66–84%
Retirement61%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 51–71%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 118 of 6,259 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$82,202 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Braidwood is 2.5%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income82,202 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband71.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription87.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet10.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet6.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,148 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,043 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate2.51 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Braidwood?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €4,043 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€2,150of €3,149 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,149
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €918
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,150
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Braidwood Salary needed to live in Braidwood

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Braidwood. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Braidwood. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher93.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools8 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents20.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio4 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents55 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,020 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Braidwood when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBraidwood highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Braidwood highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Braidwood454
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents454 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents161.3 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes8 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time29.27 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportJOT3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport28 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Braidwood. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Braidwood.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Braidwood is 6.8 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.82 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.444 · Feb 2 · Mar 8.72 · Apr 16.06 · May 22.28 · Jun 27.61 · Jul 29.39 · Aug 28.17 · Sep 25.22 · Oct 18 · Nov 9.44 · Dec 2.61 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00115825 (MORRIS 1NW)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -9.06 · Feb -7.06 · Mar -1.72 · Apr 4.22 · May 10.56 · Jun 16.22 · Jul 18.33 · Aug 17.22 · Sep 12.67 · Oct 6 · Nov -0.222 · Dec -5.83 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00115825 (MORRIS 1NW)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -4.28 · Feb -1.89 · Mar 3.67 · Apr 10.11 · May 16.28 · Jun 21.44 · Jul 23.89 · Aug 22.72 · Sep 19.11 · Oct 12.33 · Nov 5.28 · Dec -1.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 55.12 · Feb 47.5 · Mar 66.29 · Apr 98.04 · May 129.3 · Jun 124.2 · Jul 108.2 · Aug 100.1 · Sep 96.01 · Oct 87.63 · Nov 69.34 · Dec 55.88 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading170.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.41 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation893.1 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.93 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.35 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-0.58 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Naperville ±0.4 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±1.8 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.8 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.8 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.8 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.9 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 118 is not 0.4% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.412 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents118 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density456.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population6,259 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics6,259 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value202,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes86.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate59.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad1.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage61.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage68 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance2.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher17.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available93.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,021 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home3.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans79.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Braidwood

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Minooka as a Braidwood alternative in the same region

21 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Foreign residents: 2.2% Minooka vs 0.4% Braidwood+438%
  • Unemployment: 4.2% Minooka vs 2.5% Braidwood+69%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,918 Minooka vs €3,148 Braidwood+24%
  • Residents: 12,899 Minooka vs 6,259 Braidwood+106%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 341 Minooka vs 454 Braidwood−25%
  • Nearest airport: 10.0 km Minooka vs 28.0 km Braidwood−64%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Minooka vs 6.8 µg/m³ Braidwood+14%
Full comparisonMore about Minooka

Holly Springs as a Braidwood alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1028 km, better on 2 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 4.9% Holly Springs vs 0.4% Braidwood+1077%
  • Residents: 50,288 Holly Springs vs 6,259 Braidwood+703%
  • Median gross pay, city: €5,042 Holly Springs vs €3,148 Braidwood+60%
  • Unemployment: 3.4% Holly Springs vs 2.5% Braidwood+35%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,110 (2023) Holly Springs vs 454 (2024) Braidwoodno percentage
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.6 µg/m³ Holly Springs vs 6.8 µg/m³ Braidwood+11%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,842 Holly Springs vs €4,043 Braidwood−5%
Full comparisonMore about Holly Springs

Cities near Braidwood

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Braidwood?

The median gross salary is 4,043 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Braidwood?

The unemployment rate is 2.51 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Braidwood?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.82 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Braidwood?

Police recorded 454 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Braidwood?

The published population is 6,259 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Braidwood?

118 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Braidwood a good place to live?

Braidwood may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Braidwood?

Coal City, Channahon, Minooka, Morris are near Braidwood. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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