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Bonfield, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
474 Population 967/sq mi density
$86,667 Median Income $36,138 per capita
$190,800 Home Value $304,030 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
64 Violent Crime/100K 700 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$86,667 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,800 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bonfield, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,667
15% above
$36,138 per capita
Home Value
$190,800
32% below
Zillow: $304,030
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
83% below
700/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Bonfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bonfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
115%
Home Value
68%
Rent
71%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bonfield a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bonfield residents earn a median household income of $86,667 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,138. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bonfield is $190,800 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,030. Median rent is $825/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Bonfield reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 700/100K.

Education

10.1% of adults in Bonfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bonfield has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population474
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density967/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,667
Per Capita$36,138
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,800
Rent$825
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$304,030
Housing Units205
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

F
Violent64/100K
Property700/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation623 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband69.2%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Bonfield was built in 1960.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.