At a Glance
Median Income
$97,861
$56,589 per capita
Home Value
$367,000
Zillow: $324,928
Median Rent
$1,691/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
156/100K
2,027/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.1%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
11.2% smoking rate
How Willowbrook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Willowbrook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Willowbrook a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Willowbrook residents earn a median household income of $97,861 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,589. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% 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 Willowbrook is $367,000 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,928. Median rent is $1,691/month, with 24.5% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Willowbrook reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,027/100K.
Education
54.1% of adults in Willowbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Willowbrook has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population9,138
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density943/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born27.4%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,861
Per Capita$56,589
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$367,000
Rent$1,691
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$324,928
Housing Units4,540
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent156/100K
Property2,027/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation739 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.1%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+24.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Willowbrook was founded in 1960.
The median home in Willowbrook was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
27.4% 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.