Bensenville, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-08-11

Living In Bensenville, Illinois Summary

Life in Bensenville research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Bensenville over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bensenville:

  • The population in Bensenville is 18,801.

  • The median home value in Bensenville is $227,000.

  • The median income in Bensenville is $68,532.

  • The cost of living in Bensenville is 108 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Bensenville is $1,206.

  • The unemployment rate in Bensenville is 4.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Bensenville is 8.9%.

Bensenville SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
6

Bensenville, IL Crime Report

181
Total Crimes
994.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
-57.63%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Bensenville
/ 100k People
Illinois
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 181 994.1 1,985.3 2,346.0
Violent Crime 17 93.4 425.9 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 9.1 6.5
Robbery 2 11.0 97.4 73.9
Aggravated Assault 6 33.0 278.9 279.7
Property Crime 164 900.7 1,559.4 1,958.2
Burglary 23 126.3 246.4 314.2
Larceny 123 675.5 1,143.5 1,398.0
Car Theft 17 93.4 169.5 246.0

Bensenville, IL Cost Of Living

108
Bensenville's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Bensenville Illinois National Average
Overall 108 98 100
Services 114 95 100
Groceries 109 97 100
Health 98 99 100
Housing 107 96 100
Transportation 112 105 100
Utilities 94 94 100

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Rankings for Bensenville in Illinois

Map Of Bensenville, IL

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Population over time in Bensenville

Year Population % Change
2021 18,273 -0.7%
2020 18,400 -0.2%
2019 18,432 0.0%
2018 18,431 -0.3%
2017 18,485 0.2%
2016 18,457 0.0%
2015 18,453 -0.1%
2014 18,480 -0.3%
2013 18,537 -0.7%
2012 18,661 -

Race / Ethnicity in Bensenville

White
41.1% (7,725)
African American
5.9% (1,104)
American Indian
0.2% (37)
Asian
3.9% (727)
Hawaiian
0.1% (12)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.7% (123)
Hispanic
48.3% (9,073)
Race Bensenville IL USA
White 41.1% 60.2% 59.4%
African American 5.9% 13.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 3.9% 5.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.7% 2.4% 3.2%
Hispanic 48.3% 17.5% 18.4%

Gender in Bensenville

Female
49.0% (9,216)
Male
51.0% (9,585)
Gender Bensenville IL USA
Female 49.0% 50.6% 50.5%
Male 51.0% 49.4% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Bensenville for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
12.0% (2,256)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (1,316)
High School / GED
30.0% (5,640)
Some College
22.0% (4,136)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (1,316)
Bachelor's Degree
17.0% (3,196)
Master's Degree
4.0% (752)
Professional Degree
1.0% (188)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Bensenville IL USA
< 9th Grade 12.0% 6.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 6.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 30.0% 25.0% 26.0%
Some College 22.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 17.0% 22.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 4.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Bensenville, Illinois

Less than $10,000
3.3% (61,759)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.3% (23,774)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.4% (139,094)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.3% (136,361)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.1% (246,489)
$50,000 to $74,999
24.8% (466,199)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.2% (304,696)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.1% (340,768)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.5% (102,749)
$200,000 or more
3.1% (58,206)
Income Bensenville IL USA
Less than $10,000 3.3% 5.9% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.3% 3.5% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.4% 7.4% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.3% 7.7% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.1% 10.7% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 24.8% 16.3% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.2% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.1% 17.1% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.5% 8.5% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 3.1% 10.1% 9.5%

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