In addition, Brookfield is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel, whether they actually live in a big city, or choose to reside in a small town. In big or medium-sized cities, urban sophisticates tend to frequent art institutions such as opera, symphonies, ballet, live theatre, and museums.
Brookfield is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Brookfield’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
One downside of living in Brookfield is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Brookfield, the average commute to work is 33.14 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. On the other hand, local public transit is widely used in the village, so leaving the car at home and taking transit is often a viable alternative. In addition, it is also a pedestrian-friendly village. Many of Brookfield’s neighborhoods are dense enough and have amenities close enough together that people find it feasible to get around on foot.
Even though Brookfield is a smaller village, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the train for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.
Brookfield is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 41.82% of adults in Brookfield have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Brookfield in 2022 was $50,616, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $202,464 for a family of four.
Brookfield is a very ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Brookfield home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Brookfield residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Brookfield also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 20.41% of the village’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Brookfield include German, Irish, Polish, Italian, and English.
The most common language spoken in Brookfield is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.
