At a Glance
Median Income
$86,667
$36,138 per capita
Home Value
$190,800
Zillow: $323,685
Median Rent
$825/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
14.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bonfield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 6.0% (67% 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 $323,685. 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.
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 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population474
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density967/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,667
Per Capita$36,138
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,800
Rent$825
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$323,685
Housing Units205
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
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.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.