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Winfield, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · DuPage County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
9,982 Population 3,220/sq mi density
$143,102 Median Income $65,130 per capita
$363,400 Home Value $444,963 Zillow
$1,381 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$143,102 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$363,400 home value, $1,381/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Winfield, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$143,102
90% above
$65,130 per capita
Home Value
$363,400
29% above
Zillow: $444,963
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
19% above
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
438/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.9%
78% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
10% below
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
190%
Home Value
129%
Rent
119%
Poverty
7%
Bachelor's
178%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winfield a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 — Great
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 3.4% (6% below 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 $444,963. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 438/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population9,982
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density3,220/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$143,102
Per Capita$65,130
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532

Housing

A+
Home Value$363,400
Rent$1,381
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$444,963
Housing Units4,046
Rent Burden19.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property438/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary83/100K

Health

Obesity29.0%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,711/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 2,309 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.