Bensenville, IL—60106
Real Estate Data & Market Trends
Key Metrics at a Glance
Home Price Trends — Bensenville, IL
As of Oct '25, the median home price in Bensenville, IL is $334,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.8%. This indicates that home prices in Bensenville, IL are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $334,000 | 4.8% |
| Single Family | $343,000 | 4.9% |
| Condos | $186,000 | 6.3% |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | $155,000 | -3.1% |
2 Bed | $252,000 | 4.1% |
3 Bed | $355,000 | 5.0% |
4 Bed | $434,000 | 4.1% |
| 5 Bed | $479,000 | 4.6% |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Bensenville, IL
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Bensenville, IL is $2,010, with a year-over-year rent change of 11.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Bensenville, IL is studios: $1,320, 1-bedrooms: $1,600, 2-bedrooms: $2,060, 3-bedrooms: $2,730, 4-bedrooms: $5,500. The most common rental property sizes in Bensenville, IL are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 47.2% and 34.7% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,820 | $2,010 |
| Studio Rent | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| 1 Bed Rent | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $2,040 | $2,060 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $3,000 | $2,730 |
| 4 Bed Rent | $5,500 | $5,500 |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Bensenville, IL
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Bensenville, IL is 31. This is a decrease of -27.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $432,000 | 2.0% |
Listing Count | 41 | 15.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 0.4% | 15.0% |
Days on Market | 31 | -27.0% |
Demographics — Bensenville, IL
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bensenville, IL has a population of 19,900, which has decreased by -2.7% over the past 5 years. Bensenville, IL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.4% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 19,900 | -2.7% |
% Under 18 | 22.8% | -3.0% |
% Seniors | 15.0% | 14.5% |
% WFH | 10.4% | 447.4% |
% w/ College Degree | 21.1% | 3.9% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bensenville, IL is a predominantly hispanic area, with 46.9% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 1.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Bensenville, IL is white, making up 42.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 31.0% of the population in Bensenville, IL, and this percentage has decreased by 8.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.
Race and Ethnicity
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 42.9% | -3.4% |
% Black | 5.4% | 68.8% |
% Hispanic | 46.9% | -1.3% |
% Asian | 3.7% | -7.5% |
% Foreign Born | 31.0% | -8.0% |
Mortgage and Risk — Bensenville, IL
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 152 mortgage originations in Bensenville, IL, of which 86.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 67.0%, with 37.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Bensenville, IL. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 5.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 152 |
% Conventional Loans | 86.0% |
% Government Loans | 14.0% |
% Investor Loans | 3.0% |
% Second Loans | 0.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 5.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Bensenville, IL
As of 2024, the percent of homes in Bensenville, IL under the Section 8 program is 4.8%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Bensenville, IL, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 165 |
Total Units Section 8 | 165 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | 4.8% |
% Occupied Section 8 | 99.2% |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | -$100 | $1,600 | $1,500 |
| 2 Bedroom | -$350 | $2,040 | $1,690 |
| 3 Bedroom | -$830 | $3,000 | $2,170 |
| 4 Bedroom | -$2,950 | $5,500 | $2,550 |
Affordability — Bensenville, IL
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 3.7 |
| Median Home Price | $334,000 |
| Median Household Income | $78,000 |