Living in Willowbrook, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willowbrook · Census data 2020–2024
Willowbrook has 9,131 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $99,239 (19% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $358,600, the median rent is $1,747/month.
Willowbrook at a glance
- Population
- 9,131
- Median age
- 45State: 39
- Median household income
- $99,239State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $358,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,747/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 72.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Willowbrook a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 36% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Willowbrook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willowbrook the median home value is $358,600, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,747 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,118 a month in housing costs.
Willowbrook median household income
The median household income in Willowbrook is $99,239 and the income per person is $57,261. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Willowbrook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,283
- Owner-occupied
- 72.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.4%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.27
Willowbrook demographics
- Population
- 9,131
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 26.6%
- Households
- 3,965
- Foreign-born
- 30.7%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willowbrook ›
Education in Willowbrook
53.1% of adults 25 and older in Willowbrook have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 27.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willowbrook
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 4.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Willowbrook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrook | 9,131 | $99,239 | $358,600 | $1,747 |
| Burr Ridge | 11,141 | $156,829 | $700,400 | $3,501 |
| Clarendon Hills | 8,659 | $130,388 | $605,800 | $1,142 |
| Indian Head Park | 3,974 | $100,149 | $356,600 | $1,746 |
| Hinsdale | 17,175 | $250,001 | $1,053,700 | $1,924 |
| Westmont | 23,724 | $88,090 | $379,100 | $1,533 |
| Darien | 21,879 | $111,215 | $398,700 | $1,857 |
| Western Springs | 13,446 | $230,255 | $739,400 | $2,006 |
| Countryside | 6,267 | $80,968 | $324,700 | $1,180 |
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What is the median household income in Willowbrook, IL?
The median household income in Willowbrook is $99,239, 19% 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 Willowbrook?
The median home value in Willowbrook is $358,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Willowbrook?
The median gross rent in Willowbrook is $1,747 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Willowbrook, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 36% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Willowbrook?
The median age in Willowbrook is 45 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Willowbrook?
The average commute to work in Willowbrook is 27 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willowbrook?
The unemployment rate in Willowbrook is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willowbrook?
53.1% of adults in Willowbrook 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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