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Bourbonnais, IL

Bourbonnais, IL.

Population: 28,673 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bourbonnais, IL is $305,175 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $189,000 after a median 165 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,550/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, inlandflooding, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$305,175

Median home value

+5.7%

1-year change

165

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$305,175
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+19.9%
5-year appreciation
+35.9%
10-year appreciation
+73.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$305,175
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$189,000
Median list price
$199,900
Median price per sqft
$137
1-year sale-price change
-26.4%
Median days on market
165 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
70
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
30

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,550/mo
1-year rent change
+3.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Kankakee Area Spec Educ Coop, Iroquois/Kankakee ROE, Bourbonnais SD 53
Schools include
KASEC Communications Program, Kankakee Area Career Center, Alan B Shepard Elem School, Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center, Shabbona Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cross Brothers Pail Recycling (Pembroke) (15.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,283
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,033

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (37 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Spangler Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, FRANCISCAN HEALTH OLYMPIA & CHICAGO HEIGHTS, FRANCISCAN HEALTH DYER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-224 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
16.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.6%
Median annual property tax
$5,446
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
79.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
35,524
Average weekly wage
$1,019
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
81

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BourbonnaisState medianUS median
Median home value$305,175$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$189,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market165 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,550/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,446$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Bourbonnais, IL?
$305,175.
What is the median sale price in Bourbonnais, IL?
$189,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Bourbonnais, IL?
Median days on market: 165 days.
What is typical rent in Bourbonnais, IL?
Typical rent: $1,550/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bourbonnais, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is Bourbonnais, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Bourbonnais, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bourbonnais, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bourbonnais, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bourbonnais, IL?
8 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bourbonnais, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Bourbonnais, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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