Bedford Park, IL Utility & Living Guide

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Bedford Park, Illinois Utility & Living Guide

Bedford Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, and is an industrial suburb of Chicago. The population was 602 at the 2020 census.

Last updated: August 30, 2026
Total Utilities$315/mo
1BR Rent$1593/mo
Sales Tax6.25%
COL Index97 (-3)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$256,400
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Living in Bedford Park, summers are warm, peaking at 82.9°F in Jul, while winters are cold — Feb lows average 18.1°F. Winter heating is a real budget factor — 5770 degree days means 4-5 months of meaningful energy bills. The area receives 49.4 inches of rainfall per year. Median household income: $107,396. With a 8.7% poverty rate and 83.1% homeownership, the community reflects a stable residential mix. Nearby cities: Berwyn (6mi N), La Grange (6mi NW), Worth (6mi S). Air quality is Moderate — avg AQI 52 over the past week.
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$130/mo

Local utility provider
🔥 Gas

$60/mo

Local gas utility
💧 Water

$35/mo

Municipal water department
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

Municipal waste management
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead$315/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$1593/mo
2 Bedrooms$1771/mo
3 Bedrooms$2213/mo
Median Home Price$256,400
Property Tax Rate2.07%
Avg Childcare/mo$1000
Contact a local realtor for current market conditions in Bedford Park.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

97

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

-3

Groceries

97

Transportation

100

Healthcare

100

Childcare/mo

$1000

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax6.25%
Property Tax Rate2.07%

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index

55

Higher = safer
School Rating

6

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$1000/mo

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Population: 5,000

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📊 Bedford Park — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income
$107,396
🏠 Homeownership Rate
83.1%
🔑 Renter Rate
16.9%
📉 Poverty Rate
8.7%
💼 Unemployment Rate
5.2%
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