Living in Villa Park, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Villa Park · Census data 2020–2024
Villa Park has 22,345 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $95,015 (14% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $329,000, the median rent is $1,438/month.
Villa Park at a glance
- Population
- 22,345
- Median age
- 37State: 39
- Median household income
- $95,015State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $329,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,438/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Villa Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Villa Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Villa Park the median home value is $329,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,438 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,171 a month in housing costs.
Villa Park median household income
The median household income in Villa Park is $95,015 and the income per person is $44,740. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Villa Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,847
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.3%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.67
Villa Park demographics
- Population
- 22,345
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 8,363
- Foreign-born
- 14%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Villa Park ›
Education in Villa Park
36.3% of adults 25 and older in Villa Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Villa Park
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 21%
- Drive alone
- 65.9%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Villa Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Park | 22,345 | $95,015 | $329,000 | $1,438 |
| Elmhurst | 45,671 | $149,644 | $545,400 | $1,975 |
| Lombard | 43,619 | $100,362 | $335,700 | $1,948 |
| Oakbrook Terrace | 2,723 | $76,905 | $372,400 | $1,875 |
| Berkeley | 5,199 | $85,823 | $246,900 | $1,434 |
| Addison | 35,489 | $90,431 | $341,300 | $1,245 |
| Oak Brook | 8,056 | $175,870 | $903,200 | $2,590 |
| Hillside | 8,084 | $72,320 | $246,800 | $1,320 |
| Northlake | 12,513 | $83,892 | $259,800 | $1,123 |
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What is the median household income in Villa Park, IL?
The median household income in Villa Park is $95,015, 14% 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 Villa Park?
The median home value in Villa Park is $329,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Villa Park?
The median gross rent in Villa Park is $1,438 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Villa Park, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Villa Park?
The median age in Villa Park is 37 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Villa Park?
The average commute to work in Villa Park is 27 minutes; 21% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Villa Park?
The unemployment rate in Villa Park is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Villa Park?
36.3% of adults in Villa Park 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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