Kyle House IL, 2006
Woodridge’s story
67 years in pictures
Census counts: 542 in 1960, 34,158 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and 5 maps from 1954 on.
- 1959Woodridge is incorporated
Photo: Bnperdue2010 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
34,028
2025 Census estimate · −0.4% since 2020
Typical home
$412K
+3.4% in a year
Household income
$101K
median
Median age
37.5
years
Jobs based here
16,699
Balanced
TownGrade
A
#100 of 767 in IL
Why does Woodridge grade so well?
Because it does well by almost any measure. Woodridge earns an A, ranked 100th of 767 in Illinois. It is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, the median household earns $101K, and its schools rank ahead of 79% of Illinois towns. The exception is cost of living: the typical home is worth about $412K, 4.5 years of the Chicago metro’s $91K median household income. Only 83 of Illinois’ 1,285 towns score higher on hazard risk. Woodridge is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 91% of U.S. towns. On history, just 8 of Illinois’ 1,285 towns do worse.
What makes Woodridge stand out
Where Woodridge beats most towns.
How Woodridge grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Illinois), ordered by how far Woodridge is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 10.8 of 20; 4.3% of households have no carAOpen →HealthUchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook 4.5 miles awayAOpen →Cost of livingDOpen →Jobs & incomeAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 22% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →SchoolsA−Open →SafetyA−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsAOpen →HistoryIncorporated 1959; 1 notable person born hereD−Open →Civic life5 library visits per resident; 1.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market37 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 37.5; 46% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 168 attractions →Soldier Field and 152 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Woodridge. Close and well known come first.
Big draw24 mi Stadium & arenaSoldier Field
Big draw25 mi Stadium & arenaWrigley Field
Big draw24 mi MuseumBarack Obama Presidential Center
Big draw22 mi Stadium & arenaRate Field
Big draw22 mi Stadium & arenaUnited Center
Big draw24 mi MuseumArt Institute of Chicago1.5M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Soldier Field: Photo by Joon Han Contact: [email protected], CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wrigley Field: Ryan Dickey, CC BY 2.0 · Barack Obama Presidential Center: AlphaBeta135, CC0 · Rate Field: User Enoch Lai on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · United Center: User:JeremyA, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Art Institute of Chicago: ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Woodridge: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Woodridge, and how to reach them.
PowerCommonwealth Edison17.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWoodridge water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
SchoolsCommunity High School District 99Woodridge School District 682 districts serve Woodridge; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDuPage County Clerk - Election DivisionDuPage County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes60517, 6056560517 97% · 60565 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Woodridge.
Woodridge trades workers with Chicago and other neighbors and sees little violent crime, but it has property taxes 1.5 times the Illinois norm.
OutdoorsA
Conserved land covers 10% of Woodridge
That puts Woodridge against 3.6% in Illinois’ towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. 8.0 miles of trail in 34 parks and preserves. The trail density in Woodridge is 0.8 miles per square mile.
#151for trails in IL
| Woodridge | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 10% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.8 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
10%
conserved · 624 of 6,230 acres
8.0 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hawthorne Hill Woods | 0.8 mi | 157 |
| 2. Seven Bridges Park | 0.4 mi | 3 |
| 3. Mending Wall Park | 0.3 mi | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthA
For health, Woodridge earns an A
18% of Woodridge adults have been diagnosed with depression, below both Illinois’ towns (22%) and U.S. towns (23%). 10% of Woodridge adults report frequent physical distress. Woodridge beats the Illinois average on 15 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
90%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Woodridge | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 22% | 23% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 17% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 37% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
15 better17 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Woodridge | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.4% | 15.9% |
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook
4.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
85th
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade D
For cost of living, Woodridge earns a D
The median property tax bill is $8,186, against $5,298 across Illinois, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
Woodridge’s median rent is $1,494 a month. The typical Woodridge home is worth about $412,000, up 3.4% in a year, 39% above the Illinois typical home.
$412KZillow home value
| Woodridge | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,494 a month | $1,128 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 68% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Woodridge$412K
Illinois$296K
Market temperature
37
days on market
101.8%
sale-to-list price
+3.4%
value change, 1 year
43
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SafetyA−
Less crime per resident in Woodridge than in 77% of U.S. towns
Violent crime is rare: 15 reported in 2025, 0.4 per 1,000 residents.
77%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Woodridge0.4
Illinois2.6
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Woodridge6.5
Illinois15.6
U.S.15.5
77th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
70th
percentile among IL towns
15
violent crimes reported in 2025
222
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Woodridge faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 78% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 14 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Woodridge.
22risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
14
paid flood claims since 1979
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Woodridge
Woodridge has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 16° and about 42 inches of snow falls in a winter.
42″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–34°
Spring39–60°
Summer62–82°
Fall43–62°
Oct 16
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Most working residents commute out of Woodridge
Woodridge has about as many jobs (16,699) as working residents, but only 821 people both live and work here. Jobs based here grew from 11,637 in 2013 to 16,699.
Most working residents leave Woodridge for work: only 5% work in town. 23% of workers work from home in Woodridge. Jobs based in Woodridge grew to 16,699 in 2023, 5,062 more than in 2013.
5%work in town
| Woodridge | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 23% | 11% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $101,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Woodridge5%
Chicago19%
Naperville6%
Downers Grove6%
Bolingbrook4%
13 mi
median commute distance
16,699
jobs based in Woodridge
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 91% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
An age mix much like Illinois’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Illinois average. 47% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 38% across Illinois.
37.5median age · IL 39
| Woodridge | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 47% | 29% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 19% | 18% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | 40.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 23% | 22% | 22% |
WoodridgeIllinoisUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school20%
Some college17%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s28%
Graduate19%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±1.6 points. Across Illinois, 50.6% of residents are women. Median age: women 38.6, men 36.3.
| Woodridge | IL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.8% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.4% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16.1% | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.4% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.5% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.7% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.7% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.4% | 9.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 20.3% | 25.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.4% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.3% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 28% | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 18.6% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Woodridge
20pages on Woodridge
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 79% of IL districtsSafetyA−0.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than IL on 15 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingD$412K typical home · up 3.4% in a yearWork & commuteA$101K median household income · 16,699 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 22% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
14 within 15 miles of the center of Woodridge
Benedictine UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lisle3.9 mi$35,940 tuitionNorthern Baptist Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lisle5 miCollege of DuPageCommunity college · Public · Glen Ellyn7.3 mi$4,560 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Woodridge residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Illinois.
About Woodridge
Village in Illinois, United States
Woodridge is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, with small portions in Will and Cook counties, and a southwestern suburb of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 34,158. The village is just north of the I-55 junction with IL-53. Woodridge was incorporated on August 24, 1959, with less than 500 residents. It is named for its location in a wooded area above a steep hillside, locally known as "The Ridge," which overlooks the DuPage River's East Branch and the Des Plaines Valley. Woodridge is a young community with the vast majority of its homes, businesses, and churches constructed after the 1950s. Woodridge was founded by a housing developer, Albert Kaufman, who was largely resp…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 9.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 732 ft
- ZIP code
- 60517
Woodridge’s neighbors
8 towns share a border with Woodridge.
BolingbrookDarienDowners GroveLemontRomeovilleLisleDowners Grove TownshipLemont TownshipWoodridge
How the neighbors grade
| Town | IL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodridge | #100 | A | D | A− | A− | A |
| Bolingbrook | #395 | B | D | B | B+ | B |
| Darien | #75 | A | D | A− | A | A |
| Downers Grove | #98 | A | D | B+ | A | A |
| Lemont | #13 | A+ | C | A− | A− | A+ |
| Romeoville | #379 | B | C− | B | B | B |
| Lisle | #20 | A+ | D | A | A | A+ |
| Downers Grove Township | #82 | A | D | — | A | A |
Downers Grove Township reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Woodridge with a neighbor →
Questions about Woodridge
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Woodridge, IL a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Woodridge grades A overall, better than 92% of U.S. towns and #100 of 767 in Illinois. It grades A for health, A− for safety and A− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Woodridge, IL expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.