Bonfield is a small town of 480 in Illinois, with a median household income of $75,000
and a 5.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bonfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bonfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bonfield city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.3
Bonfield's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bonfield costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bonfield, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$176,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$670
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bonfield's violent crime rate is 80.1 per 100,000 residents
— 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
80.1 /100k
Property Crime
497.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bonfield is served primarily by Herscher CUSD 2.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bonfield, IL
National Avg
School District
Herscher CUSD 2
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bonfield sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 84.8°F in July,
with 39.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.4 inches of snow per year.
Bonfield's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bonfield roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $176,600 and median rent is $670/month.
Bonfield's violent crime rate is 80.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 497.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bonfield are operated by Herscher CUSD 2.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 8.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bonfield, IL has a population of 480, a median household income of $75,000, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bonfield averages 32.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.8 inches
with about 27.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bonfield, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60913.
The population of Bonfield, Illinois is 480 with a median age of 43.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bonfield: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $176,600, median household income $75,000, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bonfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.