Bourbonnais is a small city of 18,125 in Illinois, with a median household income of $77,738
and a 5.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bourbonnais stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bourbonnais is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bourbonnais 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
Bourbonnais's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bourbonnais costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bourbonnais, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$238,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,112
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$77,738
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bourbonnais's violent crime rate is 127.6 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
127.6 /100k
Property Crime
693.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bourbonnais is served primarily by Bourbonnais SD 53.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bourbonnais, IL
National Avg
School District
Bourbonnais SD 53
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Elementary Schools
3
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Middle Schools
2
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bourbonnais sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 84.8°F in July,
with 39.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.4 inches of snow per year.
Bourbonnais's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bourbonnais roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $238,000 and median rent is $1,112/month.
Bourbonnais's violent crime rate is 127.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 693.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bourbonnais are operated by Bourbonnais SD 53.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 35.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bourbonnais, IL has a population of 18,125, a median household income of $77,738, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%.
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.
Bourbonnais averages 32.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.1 inches
with about 27.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bourbonnais, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60914.
The population of Bourbonnais, Illinois is 18,125 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bourbonnais: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $238,000, median household income $77,738, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bourbonnais side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
