At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$33,210 per capita
Home Value
$116,200
Zillow: $271,346
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
14.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buckingham 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
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 2.3% (36% 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 $271,346. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population287
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,148/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$33,210
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,200
Rent
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$271,346
Housing Units93
Rent Burden10.0%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
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
Broadband85.6%
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.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.