At a Glance
Median Income
$87,188
$35,993 per capita
Home Value
$275,700
Zillow: $314,723
Violent Crime
58/100K
1,383/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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+
3.5 / 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 $87,188 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,993. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% 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 $275,700 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,723. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Willowbrook reports 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,383/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.1% of adults in Willowbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Willowbrook has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,432
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density943/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,188
Per Capita$35,993
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$275,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$314,723
Housing Units4,540
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent58/100K
Property1,383/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault23/100K
Burglary92/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation739 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+24.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute32 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.
20.0% work from home.
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.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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