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Wood Dale, Illinois

Introduction to Wood Dale, Illinois

Wood Dale, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 7 miles SW of Des Plaines, Illinois and 18 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 13,535 people in Wood Dale.

Wood Dale History

The area that Wood Dale presently occupies was once inhabited by the Native American tribe of the Winnebago Indians. They used this area as their hunting ground. However, they gave it up after Illinois was declared a state in 1818. The first person to claim land in this area was Hezekiah Dunklee. His land came to be known as Dunklee’s Grove. A large number of German immigrants settled down around Dunklee’s Grove just before the Civil War, resulting in rapid development of the area. In 1928, the Village of Wood Dale was officially incorporated. It was given the status of a city in 1970.

Wood Dale and nearby Attractions

  • Elk Grove Village Farmhouse Village
  • Friendship Park Conservatory
  • Donald E. Stephens Museum of Hummels
  • Medinah Country Club
  • Oak Meadows Golf Course
  • East Branch Forest Preserve

Things To Do In Wood Dale

Wood Dale provides wholesome recreational opportunities for individuals and families. There are three golf courses around the city and several acres of forest preserves. These combine to provide numerous recreational opportunities. The city also has excellent shopping and dining areas. Moreover, there are museums dedicated to a variety of subjects which attract locals and tourists.

Wood Dale Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is nearby.

Wood Dale Higher Education

Devry Institute of Technology, Elmhurst College, College of Dupage and Oakton Community College are some places where one can pursue higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Wood Dale Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Wood Dale Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Wood Dale Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wood Dale, IL

Comparing Wood Dale 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 Men99
Well-Paid Single Women99
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity89
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens55
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents21

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