Bourbonnais, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Kankakee County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
18,109 Population 1,945/sq mi density
$81,017 Median Income $34,742 per capita
$242,600 Home Value $302,358 Zillow
$1,132 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
128 Violent Crime/100K 694 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$81,017 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$242,600 home value, $1,132/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
128 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bourbonnais, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,017
8% above
$34,742 per capita
Home Value
$242,600
14% below
Zillow: $302,358
Median Rent
$1,132/mo
3% below
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
66% below
694/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
2% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Bourbonnais Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
86%
Rent
97%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
167%
Crime
34%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bourbonnais a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bourbonnais residents earn a median household income of $81,017 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,742. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,200 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bourbonnais is $242,600 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,358. Median rent is $1,132/month, with 24.8% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Bourbonnais reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 694/100K.

Education

33.0% of adults in Bourbonnais hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bourbonnais 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

Population18,109
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,945/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$81,017
Per Capita$34,742
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$8,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075

Housing

A+
Home Value$242,600
Rent$1,132
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$302,358
Housing Units6,240
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

F
Violent128/100K
Property694/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,618/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation695 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Bourbonnais was founded in 1832.
The median home in Bourbonnais was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.