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Wood Dale, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 7 miles SW of Des Plaines, Illinois (center to center) 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.
In Wood Dale, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, Wood Dale had a median family income of $62,289. Wood Dale has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Wood Dale, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($6,235) in Wood Dale. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 85% of housing in Wood Dale is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Wood Dale, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Wood Dale, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Wood Dale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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