At a Glance
Median Income
$87,579
$46,887 per capita
Home Value
$361,000
Zillow: $422,384
Median Rent
$1,421/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
125/100K
3,784/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
12.5% smoking rate
How Norridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norridge a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norridge residents earn a median household income of $87,579 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,887. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norridge is $361,000 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $422,384. Median rent is $1,421/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Norridge reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,784/100K.
Education
29.4% of adults in Norridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norridge has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population15,177
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density8,385/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born40.1%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$87,579
Per Capita$46,887
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A
Home Value$361,000
Rent$1,421
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$422,384
Housing Units6,193
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent125/100K
Property3,784/100K
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation644 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute35 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188
Did You Know?
The median home in Norridge was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
40.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.