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Bourbonnais, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Owen C.

Should I move to Bourbonnais or stay in Raleigh?

Been meaning to ask this. Crime rate is something to consider -Bourbonnais sits at 291.0 per 100K. With a population of 18,109, Bourbonnais is a small town. You can expect to pay around $1,132 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no ...

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Gregory S.

Studio apartments in Bourbonnais -options?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Rent is about $1,132/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Thoughts? Appreciate any input. The school system varies a lo...

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Brooklyn

Moving to Bourbonnais -what should I know?

Hi all, I'm single, late 20s, and Rent is about $1,132/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $242,600, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get go...

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Owen C.

Is Bourbonnais still affordable?

I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 18,109, Bourbonnais is a small town. Rent is about $1,132/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $242,600 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot...

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Elena R.

Considering Bourbonnais vs Raleigh -help me decide

First post here. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $81,017, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 18,109 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transi...

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Charlotte Hernandez

Job market in Bourbonnais for tech?

My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Bourbonnais sits at 291.0 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has impr...

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Brooklyn

Couple moving to Bourbonnais from out of state

Hey, Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $81,017 in Bourbonnais. Homes are going for about $242,600 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Bourbonnais sits at 291.0 per 100K. Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pret...

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Owen C.

Best kept secrets of Bourbonnais, IL

First post here. I'm a 45-year-old teacher and Household incomes average around $81,017 in Bourbonnais. Median household income is $81,017, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 18,109, Bourbonnais is a small town. Co...

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Madeline Hill

Bourbonnais is underrated, change my mind

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $242,600 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Anyone in a similar situation? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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