Living in Winfield, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winfield · Census data 2020–2024
Winfield has 10,095 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $135,795 (63% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $386,300, the median rent is $1,493/month.
Winfield at a glance
- Population
- 10,095
- Median age
- 44State: 39
- Median household income
- $135,795State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $386,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,493/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 91.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Winfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 63% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Winfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winfield the median home value is $386,300, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,493 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,450 a month in housing costs.
Winfield median household income
The median household income in Winfield is $135,795 and the income per person is $64,670. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Winfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,108
- Owner-occupied
- 91.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.1%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.51
Winfield demographics
- Population
- 10,095
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 4,019
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winfield ›
Education in Winfield
59.7% of adults 25 and older in Winfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 24.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winfield
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 26.5%
- Drive alone
- 61.5%
- Public transit
- 4.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Winfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield | 10,095 | $135,795 | $386,300 | $1,493 |
| Wheaton | 53,557 | $120,008 | $455,700 | $1,799 |
| Carol Stream | 39,460 | $102,309 | $335,000 | $1,529 |
| West Chicago | 25,395 | $99,927 | $336,800 | $1,469 |
| Warrenville | 14,718 | $100,321 | $286,100 | $1,926 |
| Glen Ellyn | 28,390 | $140,938 | $544,000 | $1,433 |
| Glendale Heights | 32,808 | $86,545 | $261,700 | $1,590 |
| Bartlett | 40,501 | $133,240 | $375,700 | $1,883 |
| Bloomingdale | 22,457 | $102,928 | $376,500 | $1,603 |
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What is the median household income in Winfield, IL?
The median household income in Winfield is $135,795, 63% 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 Winfield?
The median home value in Winfield is $386,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Winfield?
The median gross rent in Winfield is $1,493 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is Winfield, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 63% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Winfield?
The median age in Winfield is 44 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Winfield?
The average commute to work in Winfield is 29 minutes; 26.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winfield?
The unemployment rate in Winfield is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winfield?
59.7% of adults in Winfield 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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