Buckingham, Illinois

About Buckingham

Buckingham, IL is a tiny community located in eastern Illinois, home to 238 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Buckingham is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 952 residents per square mile.

📰 Buckingham News Today

• 1166 Buckingham Rd Unit C1, Wheeling, IL 60090 Realtor.com · Aug 12
• Adrienne Buckingham Obituary (2023) - Mundelein, IL - Kristan Funeral Home - Mundelein PennLive.com · Aug 2
• Holiday Club Plans Lakeview Move | Buckingham Fountain Chairs Debut | Made In Illinois newcity.com · Jun 2
• Buckingham Fountain Chicago: Buckingham Fountain turn-on gets underway at Switch on Summer 2026 in Grant Park ABC7 Chicago · May 9
• Kathleen Buckingham Obituary (1957 - 2026) - Sterling, IL - Sauk Valley News Legacy obituary · Jun 20

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What Makes Buckingham Unique

• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.25 sq mi.
• Positioned in eastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

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