Living in Wood Dale, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wood Dale · Census data 2020–2024
Wood Dale has 13,933 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $91,382 (10% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $318,900, the median rent is $1,675/month.
Wood Dale at a glance
- Population
- 13,933
- Median age
- 42.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $91,382State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $318,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,675/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 77%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Wood Dale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wood Dale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wood Dale the median home value is $318,900, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,675 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,215 a month in housing costs.
Wood Dale median household income
The median household income in Wood Dale is $91,382 and the income per person is $42,223. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Wood Dale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,454
- Owner-occupied
- 77%
- Renter-occupied
- 23%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.60
Wood Dale demographics
- Population
- 13,933
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 5,342
- Foreign-born
- 27.9%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wood Dale ›
Education in Wood Dale
28.9% of adults 25 and older in Wood Dale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wood Dale
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Wood Dale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Dale | 13,933 | $91,382 | $318,900 | $1,675 |
| Bensenville | 18,603 | $79,515 | $272,000 | $1,407 |
| Itasca | 9,355 | $114,294 | $390,800 | $1,892 |
| Elk Grove Village | 31,987 | $94,175 | $347,100 | $1,618 |
| Addison | 35,489 | $90,431 | $341,300 | $1,245 |
| Elmhurst | 45,671 | $149,644 | $545,400 | $1,975 |
| Northlake | 12,513 | $83,892 | $259,800 | $1,123 |
| Roselle | 22,752 | $111,318 | $344,700 | $1,641 |
| Villa Park | 22,345 | $95,015 | $329,000 | $1,438 |
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What is the median household income in Wood Dale, IL?
The median household income in Wood Dale is $91,382, 10% 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 Wood Dale?
The median home value in Wood Dale is $318,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Wood Dale?
The median gross rent in Wood Dale is $1,675 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Wood Dale, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Wood Dale?
The median age in Wood Dale is 42.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Wood Dale?
The average commute to work in Wood Dale is 28 minutes; 15.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wood Dale?
The unemployment rate in Wood Dale is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wood Dale?
28.9% of adults in Wood Dale 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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