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Bourbonnais

Pop. 18,078·98th most expensive in Illinois·Rental market data updated monthly for Bourbonnais, IL
Median rent (all units)
$1,511/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$454
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Bourbonnais · $1,511
More affordable than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,511/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$60,000/yr
Local median income
$81,708/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bourbonnais's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$960
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,850
4 BR+
$1,860
Research median
$1,400/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,132/yr
At $1,511/mo median
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Rents are climbing (1.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.0% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bourbonnais, IL is majority owner-occupied, 34.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,078
Median income
$81,708
Median age
35.8
Renters
26.6%
Age distribution
20.6%
28.8%
23.8%
15.2%
Under 1820.6%
18–3428.8%
35–5423.8%
55–6411.7%
65+15.2%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
76.2%
White76.2%
Black9.3%
Hispanic7.5%
Asian3.7%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
33.8%
27.4%
34.1%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma33.8%
Some college27.4%
Bachelor's+34.1%
Housing tenure
73.4%
26.6%
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Bourbonnais, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,819 → $81,708
up 12.2%
Population
18,959 → 18,078
down 4.6%
Renter share
32.6% → 26.6%
-6.0 pts
Bachelor's+
33.9% → 34.1%
+0.2 pts
Median age
34.3 → 35.8
+1.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Bourbonnais, IL now reports about $81,708, up from $72,819 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 18,959 to 18,078 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.6% change. About 26.6% of households rent today, against 32.6% in 2021.

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Bourbonnais rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Bourbonnais, IL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bourbonnais is $1,511/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $960/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,400/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,070/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,850/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($81,708/yr), Bourbonnais ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bourbonnais an affordable city for renters?

Bourbonnais is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,511/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($81,708/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bourbonnais falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bourbonnais?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,511/mo in Bourbonnais. The local median household income is $81,708/yr, meaning the typical Bourbonnais household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bourbonnais?

Rent in Bourbonnais has increased 1.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Bourbonnais rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Bourbonnais is one of the more affordable cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #98 out of 142 tracked cities at $1,511/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bourbonnais?

Kankakee is nearby and more affordable at $1,160/mo, which is $351 less than Bourbonnais.

What percentage of Bourbonnais residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.6% of Bourbonnais households are renters, while 73.4% are owner-occupied. Bourbonnais leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bourbonnais rent compare to the national average?

Bourbonnais's median rent of $1,511/mo is $454 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #98 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,511/mo, rent takes ~22% of Bourbonnais's median household income ($81,708/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bourbonnais 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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