Living in Woodridge, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodridge · Census data 2020–2024
Woodridge has 33,941 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $101,000 (21% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $363,700, the median rent is $1,494/month.
Woodridge at a glance
- Population
- 33,941
- Median age
- 37.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $101,000State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $363,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,494/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 68%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Woodridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Woodridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodridge the median home value is $363,700, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,494 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,293 a month in housing costs.
Woodridge median household income
The median household income in Woodridge is $101,000 and the income per person is $50,891. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Woodridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,000
- Owner-occupied
- 68%
- Renter-occupied
- 32%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.55
Woodridge demographics
- Population
- 33,941
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 13,278
- Foreign-born
- 20.9%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodridge ›
Education in Woodridge
46.5% of adults 25 and older in Woodridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 18.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodridge
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Drive alone
- 63%
- Public transit
- 3.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Woodridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodridge | 33,941 | $101,000 | $363,700 | $1,494 |
| Darien | 21,879 | $111,215 | $398,700 | $1,857 |
| Downers Grove | 50,054 | $115,114 | $449,800 | $1,656 |
| Lisle | 23,407 | $107,479 | $406,800 | $1,658 |
| Bolingbrook | 74,096 | $108,400 | $314,700 | $1,749 |
| Westmont | 23,724 | $88,090 | $379,100 | $1,533 |
| Willowbrook | 9,131 | $99,239 | $358,600 | $1,747 |
| Lemont | 17,820 | $123,370 | $468,800 | $1,209 |
| Naperville | 150,692 | $155,105 | $540,200 | $1,885 |
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What is the median household income in Woodridge, IL?
The median household income in Woodridge is $101,000, 21% 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 Woodridge?
The median home value in Woodridge is $363,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Woodridge?
The median gross rent in Woodridge is $1,494 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Woodridge, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Woodridge?
The median age in Woodridge is 37.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Woodridge?
The average commute to work in Woodridge is 30 minutes; 23.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodridge?
The unemployment rate in Woodridge is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodridge?
46.5% of adults in Woodridge 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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