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Willowbrook, Illinois

Introduction to Willowbrook, Illinois

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 has a population of approximately 8,967.

Willowbrook History

Willowbrook is located in DuPage County, which was formed in 1839. Originally part of Cook County, this county was named after the DuPage River. Incorporated as a village on January 18, 1960, Willowbrook is one of the smallest villages in Illinois.

Willowbrook and nearby Attractions

  • Hinsdale Lake Commons Shopping Center
  • Brookfield Zoo
  • Lemont Area Historical Society & Museum
  • Chicago Portage National Historic Site
  • Ferson Creek Fen Nature Preserve
  • American Police Center & Museum

Things To Do In Willowbrook

Willowbrook is home to parks such as Waterford Park, Willowbrook Community Park, Prairie Trail Park, and Creekside Park. The Hinsdale Lake Commons Shopping Center and the Willow Commons Shopping Center are the local shopping destinations. History buffs can visit the Graue Mill and Museum, the Lemont Area Historical Society & Museum, the Lockport Pioneer Settlement, the Chicago Portage National Historic Site, and the American Police Center & Museum. The Ferson Creek Fen Nature Preserve is less than half an hour's drive away.

Willowbrook Transportation

Chicago Midway International is nearby.

Willowbrook Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at Elmhurst College, Moraine Valley Community College, and the College of Dupage.

High Points

Willowbrook strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyWillowbrook Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyWillowbrook Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyWillowbrook Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Willowbrook People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Willowbrook College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Willowbrook Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Willowbrook Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 14%Willowbrook Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Willowbrook, IL

Comparing Willowbrook to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens98
Racial Diversity89
Male Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents21

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