Quality of Life and Culture in Bluford, IL

Overview

Bluford is a village in the state of Illinois with a population of 536. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Bluford has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
Residents: Families
School Rating: (F) Poor
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 29.4 minutes
Walkability: (B) Good
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: Yes
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Bluford, IL

Employment and Income	Bluford	Illinois	United States
Per Capita Income	$23,184	$32,213	$32,693
Median Household Income	$51,389	$66,690	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	8.4%	5.9%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	15.2%	9.4%	10.5%

Age	Bluford	Illinois	United States
Median Age	34.1	41.5	42.3

Gender	Bluford	Illinois	United States
Male	49.8%	49.8%	49.8%
Female	50.2%	50.2%	50.2%

Race	Bluford	Illinois	United States
White	87.5%	87.6%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	4.9%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	3.5%	0.2%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	1.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	2.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	9.0%	3.7%	5.2%

Housing Information	Bluford	Illinois	United States
Median Home Price	$71,100	$140,846	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$542	$721	$801
Family Households	47.6%	47.6%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	24.8%	24.8%	26.2%
Homeowners	82.9%	77.4%	72.9%
Renters	17.1%	22.6%	27.1%

Education	Bluford	Illinois	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	7.9%	6.6%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	37.1%	37.1%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	21.5%	23.1%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	22.1%	10.1%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	4.4%	13.8%	15.0%