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Bensenville, Illinois Utility & Living Guide
Bensenville is a village located near O'Hare International Airport in DuPage County, Illinois, with a portion of the town in Cook County. As of the 2020 census, the village population was 18,813..
Total Utilities$315/mo
1BR Rent$1199/mo
Sales Tax6.25%
COL Index97 (-3)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$255,700
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Living in Bensenville, summers are warm, peaking at 83.0°F in Jul, while winters are cold — Feb lows average 17.9°F. Winter heating is a real budget factor — 5869 degree days means 4-5 months of meaningful energy bills. The area receives 46.4 inches of rainfall per year. Median household income: $76,489. With a 8.9% poverty rate and 53.1% homeownership, the community reflects a stable residential mix. Air quality is Moderate — avg AQI 59 over the past week.
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🔌 Utilities
🏠 Housing
📊 Cost of Living
💰 Taxes
👨👩👧 Families
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Monthly Utility Costs
⚡ Electric
$130/mo
Local utility provider
🔥 Gas
$60/mo
Local gas utility
💧 Water
$35/mo
Municipal water department
🗑️ Garbage
$25/mo
Municipal waste management
📶 Internet
$65/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1199/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1333/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1666/mo |
| Median Home Price | $255,700 |
| Property Tax Rate | 2.07% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1000 |
Contact a local realtor for current market conditions in Bensenville.
Cost of Living
Overall COL Index
97
US national avg = 100
vs National Avg
-3
Groceries
97
Transportation
100
Healthcare
100
Childcare/mo
$1000
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6.25% |
| Property Tax Rate | 2.07% |
Family & Relocation
Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index
55
Higher = safer
School Rating
6
GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare
$1000/mo
City Pulse
Population Trend
Population: 5,000
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📊 Bensenville — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
💰 Median Household Income
$76,489
🏠 Homeownership Rate
53.1%
🔑 Renter Rate
46.9%
📉 Poverty Rate
8.9%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.2%
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