Living in Bentley, Illinois

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bentley · Census data 2020–2024

Bentley has 22 residents with a median age of 77.2. The median household income is $71,250 (15% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $24,000.

Bentley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Bentley at a glance

Population
22
Median age
77.2State: 39
Median household income
$71,250State: $83,390
Median home value
$24,000State: $263,300
Homeowners
61.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%

Is Bentley a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 91% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Illinois median.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Bentley

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bentley the median home value is $24,000, 93% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bentley$24,000
Illinois$263,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Illinois$1,274
United States$1,413

Bentley median household income

The median household income in Bentley is $71,250 and the income per person is $39,364. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).

Median household income

Bentley$71,250
Illinois$83,390
United States$80,734

Housing in Bentley: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
13
Owner-occupied
61.5%
Renter-occupied
38.5%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.69

Bentley demographics

Population
22
Median age
77.2
Under 18
0%
65 and older
72.7%
Households
13
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
18.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bentley ›

Education in Bentley

36.4% of adults 25 and older in Bentley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bentley36.4%
Illinois37.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bentley

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.8%
Average commute
—State: 28 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
85.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
76.9%

Bentley vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bentley22$71,250$24,000—
Carthage2,291$77,004$112,900$680
West Point201$64,375$39,300—
Elvaston163$38,750$126,800—
Bowen552$63,750$80,700$579
Ferris105$43,125$77,900—
Plymouth456$41,071$56,900$817
Augusta669$42,861$83,400$592
Hamilton2,714$56,895$114,100$941

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Living in Bentley: FAQ

What is the median household income in Bentley, IL?

The median household income in Bentley is $71,250, 15% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Bentley?

The median home value in Bentley is $24,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.

Is Bentley, IL a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 91% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Illinois median.

What is the median age in Bentley?

The median age in Bentley is 77.2 years (Illinois: 39).

What is the unemployment rate in Bentley?

The unemployment rate in Bentley is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bentley?

36.4% of adults in Bentley have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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