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Bureau Junction, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Putnam County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
279
Population
173/sq mi density
$54,063
Median Income
$27,868 per capita
$53,700
Home Value
$204,195 Zillow
$1,821
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
171
Violent Crime/100K
627 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,063 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,700 home value, $1,821/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$53,700
81% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,821/mo
57% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.1%
10% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
121
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$53,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$204,195
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.1%
Owner-Occupied
40.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$1,821/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
22% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
59.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $53,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $204,195 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,821 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 59.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 121 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 24.3% |