At a Glance
Median Income
$58,281
$25,794 per capita
Home Value
$209,300
Zillow: $276,518
Median Rent
$966/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
440/100K
2,989/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
24.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
271 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woodridge residents earn a median household income of $58,281 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,794. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,329 business establishments, including 256 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woodridge is $209,300 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,518. Median rent is $966/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Woodridge reports 440 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,989/100K.
Education
33.0% of adults in Woodridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodridge has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population954
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density558/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$58,281
Per Capita$25,794
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty24.3%
County GDP$4,504M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,300
Rent$966
Ownership48.4%
Zillow$276,518
Housing Units757
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent440/100K
Property2,989/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,396 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Woodridge was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 256 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.