At a Glance
Median Income
$97,263
$49,019 per capita
Home Value
$345,200
Zillow: $394,535
Median Rent
$1,547/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
110/100K
895/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.1%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Woodridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woodridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woodridge 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
Woodridge residents earn a median household income of $97,263 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,019. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% 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 Woodridge is $345,200 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,535. Median rent is $1,547/month, with 29.7% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Woodridge reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 895/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.1% of adults in Woodridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodridge has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population33,889
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density3,519/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,263
Per Capita$49,019
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$345,200
Rent$1,547
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$394,535
Housing Units13,517
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent110/100K
Property895/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault51/100K
Burglary232/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation758 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.1%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Woodridge was built in 1980.
19.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.9% 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.
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