Cook County, Illinois
Brookfield Real Estate and Local Guide
Brookfield is an established Cook County village about 13 miles west of downtown Chicago, founded as Grossdale in 1889 and best known as the home of Brookfield Zoo. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Brookfield best.
About the area
Living in Brookfield, IL
Home to Brookfield Zoo, the largest zoo in the Chicago metropolitan area and the first U.S. zoo to exhibit giant pandas.
The housing market
Homes in Brookfield
- About 79.5% of housing units are owner-occupied, indicating a stable, homeowner-oriented community.
- About 74.3% of housing units are single-family homes on established residential blocks.
- The median home value is about $314,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Brookfield home
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Zoo opened in 1934, known for moated enclosures and the first U.S. giant panda exhibit
Grossdale Station Museum
Original 1889 railroad depot on the National Register of Historic Places, now the village historical society and museum
Galloping Ghost Arcade
One of the largest video arcades in the United States, with over 1,000 games
Jaycee Ehlert Park
The village's largest park, home to a Korean War memorial with an F-86 Sabre aircraft
Kiwanis Park
Community park that hosts annual events including German Fest and the Fourth of July parade
Neighborhoods
Brookfield areas to know
Hollywood
Historic subdivision platted in 1893 with its own train station
West Grossdale
Historic subdivision platted in 1895 with its own train station
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.