Living in Norridge, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norridge · Census data 2020–2024
Norridge has 15,439 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $87,807 (5% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $374,900, the median rent is $1,433/month.
Norridge at a glance
- Population
- 15,439
- Median age
- 46State: 39
- Median household income
- $87,807State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $374,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,433/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.5%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Norridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Norridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norridge the median home value is $374,900, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,433 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,276 a month in housing costs.
Norridge median household income
The median household income in Norridge is $87,807 and the income per person is $45,165. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Norridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,002
- Owner-occupied
- 82.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.6%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.59
Norridge demographics
- Population
- 15,439
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 5,767
- Foreign-born
- 40.8%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norridge ›
Education in Norridge
31.5% of adults 25 and older in Norridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norridge
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Norridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norridge | 15,439 | $87,807 | $374,900 | $1,433 |
| Harwood Heights | 8,821 | $81,086 | $321,900 | $1,236 |
| Schiller Park | 11,393 | $69,696 | $275,000 | $1,221 |
| River Grove | 10,451 | $69,858 | $241,800 | $1,214 |
| Elmwood Park | 23,868 | $91,955 | $339,300 | $1,334 |
| Rosemont | 3,290 | $63,517 | $344,900 | $1,085 |
| Franklin Park | 18,197 | $76,519 | $287,000 | $1,109 |
| Park Ridge | 38,667 | $142,986 | $551,200 | $1,537 |
| Niles | 30,064 | $75,274 | $358,700 | $1,336 |
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What is the median household income in Norridge, IL?
The median household income in Norridge is $87,807, 5% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Norridge?
The median home value in Norridge is $374,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Norridge?
The median gross rent in Norridge is $1,433 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Norridge, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 8%.
What is the median age in Norridge?
The median age in Norridge is 46 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Norridge?
The average commute to work in Norridge is 34 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norridge?
The unemployment rate in Norridge is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norridge?
31.5% of adults in Norridge have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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