At a Glance
Median Income
$143,102
$65,130 per capita
Home Value
$363,400
Zillow: $468,873
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
345/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.9%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
9.6% smoking rate
How Winfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Winfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Winfield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Winfield residents earn a median household income of $143,102 , which is 90% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,130. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,915 business establishments, including 2,309 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Winfield is $363,400 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,873. Median rent is $1,381/month, with 19.4% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Winfield reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 345/100K.
Education
59.9% of adults in Winfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winfield has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population9,982
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density3,220/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$143,102
Per Capita$65,130
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$363,400
Rent$1,381
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$468,873
Housing Units4,046
Rent Burden19.4%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property345/100K
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation742 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.9%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+25.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Winfield was founded in 1921.
The median home in Winfield was built in 1985.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 2,309 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.