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Willowbrook, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 8 miles E of Bolingbrook, Illinois (center to center) and 16 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Chicago metropolitan area. Willowbrook contains a population of approximately 8,967.
In Willowbrook, about 51% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Willowbrook, which is home to many people who live alone.
The village has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Willowbrook boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Willowbrook had a median family income of $76,100. The typical family in Willowbrook is better off than most in Illinois. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Willowbrook. Interestingly, lots of people in the village have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Willowbrook, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Willowbrook favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $11,535. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.
Willowbrook has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Willowbrook are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Illinois, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.
In Willowbrook, 88% of commuters drive to work. In Willowbrook, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Willowbrook strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Willowbrook to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
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