How to Find Population Inside a Radius (And Why It’s Your Secret Weapon)

You need to know who lives near your property, development site, or potential franchise location. We get it. That’s why we created the 1-3-5 Mile Radius Report—because guessing isn’t a business strategy.

Think of it as an X-ray of your market area. Drop a pin on any address, and we’ll show you exactly who lives within 1, 3, and 5 miles. No complicated software. No hours of research. Just clean, actionable data delivered fast.

Here’s what happened when we ran a report for 2875 Milwaukee Ave in Northbrook, IL. The numbers tell a story—and they’ll help you write yours.

Population at a Glance:

• 1 mile: 18,981 people
• 3 miles: 105,958 people
• 5 miles: 322,510 people

That’s your customer base. Your buyer pool. Your foot traffic. Right there in black and white.

When you’re listing a property at 2875 Milwaukee Ave, you’re not just selling four walls. You’re selling access to nearly 19,000 neighbors within walking distance.

What to highlight in your listings:

• “Join a thriving community of 18,981 residents within just one mile”
• “Family-friendly area with 22.3% of neighbors under 18”
• “Mature, stable neighborhood with median age of 40.1”
• “Diverse community: 61.4% White, 18.5% Asian, 18.5% Hispanic/Latino”

Pro tip: Use the 3-mile data (105,958 people) to show the broader market for commercial properties. That’s the real customer base for retail and office spaces.

Skip the guesswork. Our Northbrook example shows exactly what kind of development makes sense:

Key demographic insights:

• 30.3% of residents are 35-54 (prime earning years)
• 28.8% are 55+ (downsizing market)
• Balanced gender split: 51.5% male, 48.5% female

What this means for your project:

• Strong market for 2-3 bedroom units (appeals to both families and downsizers)
• Consider single-level living options for that 28.8% aged 55+
• Mixed-use development would thrive here—106k people within 3 miles need services

The diversity data? That’s your amenity planning roadmap. With 18.5% Asian population, consider spaces for diverse dining and cultural offerings.

Stop wondering if your franchise will work. Start knowing.

Quick franchise viability check:

• ✓ 100k+ population within 3 miles? Yes (105,958)
• ✓ 300k+ within 5 miles? Yes (322,510)
• ✓ Family presence? Yes (22.3% under 18)
• ✓ Disposable income indicators? Yes (mature age groups, stable demographics)

Daypart planning made easy:

• Morning rush: Tap into the 30.3% aged 35-54 (working professionals)
• Lunch crowd: 43.2 median age at 3 miles = established workers, not just students
• Family dinner: 22% under-18 population across all distances
• Weekend warriors: High 55+ population (36.6% at 3 miles) = leisure spending

Our reports go deeper than just headcounts. You get:

• Age breakdowns by specific ranges
• Race and ethnicity data for inclusive marketing
• Gender splits for targeted campaigns
• Hispanic/Latino population percentages
• Median age comparisons across distances

Every data point helps you make smarter decisions. Faster.

1. Purchase a one-time report
2. Enter the address you want to research and we generate your custom 1-3-5 mile radius report
3. You get clean, professional data ready for presentations
4. Make confident decisions backed by real numbers

No complex software to learn. No databases to navigate. No time wasted.

Whether you’re:

• A realtor who needs neighborhood stats for tomorrow’s listing presentation
• A developer evaluating three potential sites this week
• A franchise owner comparing territories before signing a lease

You need data you can trust. Fast.

Our 1-3-5 Mile Radius Reports give you the complete demographic picture of any location. Clean. Current. Ready to use.

Because you’ve got deals to close and businesses to build. Let us handle the data diving so you can focus on what you do best—growing your business.