Living in Buckner, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Buckner · Census data 2020–2024
Buckner has 276 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $46,364 (44% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $69,300, the median rent is $1,089/month.
Buckner is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Buckner at a glance
- Population
- 276
- Median age
- 41.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $46,364State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $69,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,089/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Buckner a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.3%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 31.2%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Buckner
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Buckner the median home value is $69,300, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,089 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $690 a month in housing costs.
Buckner median household income
The median household income in Buckner is $46,364 and the income per person is $26,160. 31.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Buckner: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 145
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 17.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.30
Buckner demographics
- Population
- 276
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 27.5%
- Households
- 120
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Buckner ›
Education in Buckner
12.7% of adults 25 and older in Buckner have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Buckner
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Buckner vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckner | 276 | $46,364 | $69,300 | $1,089 |
| Christopher | 2,570 | $48,247 | $66,600 | $725 |
| North City | 715 | $53,977 | $114,100 | — |
| Valier | 523 | $27,305 | $80,100 | $1,144 |
| West City | 662 | $48,750 | $71,400 | $860 |
| Orient | 417 | $39,750 | $49,800 | $779 |
| Mulkeytown | 117 | $32,438 | $73,700 | — |
| Zeigler | 1,267 | $41,553 | $57,300 | $920 |
| Benton | 6,863 | $54,123 | $87,200 | $798 |
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What is the median household income in Buckner, IL?
The median household income in Buckner is $46,364, 44% 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 Buckner?
The median home value in Buckner is $69,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Buckner?
The median gross rent in Buckner is $1,089 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Buckner, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.3%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 31.2%.
What is the median age in Buckner?
The median age in Buckner is 41.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Buckner?
The average commute to work in Buckner is 29 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Buckner?
The unemployment rate in Buckner is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Buckner?
12.7% of adults in Buckner 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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