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Woodridge, IL


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Woodridge, Illinois

Woodridge, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 3 miles E of Naperville, Illinois (center to center) and 23 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 30,934 people in Woodridge.

The People and Families of Woodridge

In Woodridge, about 58% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Woodridge than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woodridge had a median family income of $71,546. Woodridge has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Woodridge. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the village, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($8,800) in Woodridge. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Woodridge Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Woodridge is owner-occupied. The village contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Woodridge, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Woodridge, 88% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the village is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Woodridge Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Woodridge Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 9%Woodridge Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Woodridge College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Woodridge Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Woodridge Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Woodridge Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Woodridge People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Woodridge, IL

Comparing Woodridge 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 Men910
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women910
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Racial Diversity710
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Rents42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Affordability of Property Taxes22

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