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Buckingham, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
287 Population 1,148/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $33,210 per capita
$116,200 Home Value $254,432 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
64 Violent Crime/100K 700 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Buckingham, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,250
1% above
$33,210 per capita
Home Value
$116,200
59% below
Zillow: $254,432
Violent Crime
64/100K
83% below
700/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
85% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Buckingham Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
41%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buckingham a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Buckingham residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,210. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% 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 Buckingham is $116,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,432. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

4.9% of adults in Buckingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Buckingham 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

Population287
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,148/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$33,210
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,200
Rent
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$254,432
Housing Units93
Rent Burden10.0%

Crime

F
Violent64/100K
Property700/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation654 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Buckingham was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% 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.