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Braidwood, IL

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Population
6,259
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
576 ft
Median Home Value
$202,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,044/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$82,202
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityShorewood, Illinois17 miles away · 18,536 residents.

About Braidwood

Braidwood is a city in Will and Grundy counties, Illinois, located approximately fifty-three miles southwest of Chicago. Developing after a major coal discovery in 1864 and serving as home to the Braidwood Nuclear Generating Station, the community of approximately 6,062 is served by the Reed-Custer Community Unit School District 255 for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+99.3rating

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