Living in Buckingham, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Buckingham · Census data 2020–2024
Buckingham has 308 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $85,938 (3% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $129,200, the median rent is $1,313/month.
Buckingham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Buckingham at a glance
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 42.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $85,938State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $129,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,313/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 92.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Buckingham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Illinois median; home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Buckingham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Buckingham the median home value is $129,200, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month, which is 13% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,330 a month in housing costs.
Buckingham median household income
The median household income in Buckingham is $85,938 and the income per person is $40,465. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Buckingham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 107
- Owner-occupied
- 92.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.8%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.99
Buckingham demographics
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 103
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Buckingham ›
Education in Buckingham
10.5% of adults 25 and older in Buckingham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Buckingham
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Buckingham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham | 308 | $85,938 | $129,200 | $1,313 |
| Cabery | 235 | $48,750 | $107,600 | $921 |
| Herscher | 1,246 | $91,667 | $197,600 | $925 |
| Reddick | 202 | $84,063 | $154,500 | $1,125 |
| Campus | 172 | $111,406 | $152,200 | $975 |
| Kempton | 258 | $81,250 | $67,600 | $963 |
| Bonfield | 473 | $91,250 | $195,100 | — |
| Essex | 1,026 | $108,250 | $228,200 | $1,143 |
| South Wilmington | 600 | $86,750 | $174,400 | $1,277 |
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What is the median household income in Buckingham, IL?
The median household income in Buckingham is $85,938, 3% higher 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 Buckingham?
The median home value in Buckingham is $129,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Buckingham?
The median gross rent in Buckingham is $1,313 per month, about 13% of household income.
Is Buckingham, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Illinois median; home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
What is the median age in Buckingham?
The median age in Buckingham is 42.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Buckingham?
The average commute to work in Buckingham is 26 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Buckingham?
The unemployment rate in Buckingham is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Buckingham?
10.5% of adults in Buckingham 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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