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Buda, IL

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Population
465
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
768 ft
Median Home Value
$71,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$865/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,771
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Buda

Buda is a quiet, friendly village located in western Bureau County. Founded in the 1850s as a stop along the railroad line, the community has maintained its peaceful rural character for generations. Shaded streets, vintage homes, and surrounding farmland give the area a classic small-town feel. It offers an easygoing, unhurried atmosphere that makes it a comfortable spot for anyone looking to step away from the noise of bigger cities.

19970426 23 Amtrak, Buda, Illinois (5796617354)

With fewer than 500 residents, Buda gives newcomers a welcoming environment where people quickly get to know their neighbors. Local students attend the regional Bureau Valley school district, and the area provides plenty of space alongside affordable housing options. Everyday life here remains quiet and residential, while nearby towns like Princeton and Kewanee are just a short drive away for grocery shopping, restaurants, and medical care.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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