BraidwoodIllinois
Braidwood is a city in Will and Grundy counties, Illinois, United States, approximately 53 miles (85 km) southwest of Chicago and 18 miles (29 km) south of Joliet. As of the 2020 census, Braidwood had a population of 6,194..
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About Braidwood
Braidwood is a close-knit town in northeastern Illinois counting 6,245 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Braidwood is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.3 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,178 residents per square mile.
What Makes Braidwood Unique
- The only place in America named Braidwood — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,245.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Braidwood
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Braidwood
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🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Braidwood Area Historical Society · Museum
- Braidwood Zoo Animal Sculptures · Attraction
- Elvis · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Braidwood
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Braidwood
- Reed-Custer Elementary School
- Reed-Custer High School
- Reed-Custer Middle School
- SOWIC-EC Reed Custer
- SOWIC-Educ & Life Skills-Reed Cus
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.