Villa Park, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
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Population
| Metric | Villa Park | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,741 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4351.4 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.25% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.9 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,337 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Villa Park declined by 7.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 21,826 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Villa Park has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Villa Park | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,636 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.88% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Villa Park is about 19% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Villa Park | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $289,944 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,399 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.1% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Villa Park is about 17.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,399 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Villa Park spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 195 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Villa Park | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.4 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.8 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 195 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,042 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.9% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 22,052 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,497 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Villa Park is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Villa Park has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Villa Park | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.2% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Villa Park has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Villa Park | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.6% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.9% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Villa Park, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Villa Park, IL is the smallest of the 4 cities compared here, 20,741 residents against a local median of 43,378. Villa Park, IL's median home price, at $289,944, runs 17% below the $347,326 typical of the cities around it.
The cities themselves spread $212,770 on median home price, so Villa Park, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Villa Park, IL has the 3rd highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Park, IL | 20,741 | $97,636 #2/4 | $289,944 #3/4 | 23.4 min #2/4 |
| Elmhurst, IL | 43,739 | $149,930 | $462,636 | 25.1 min |
| Lombard, IL | 43,378 | $97,274 | $347,326 | 22.7 min |
| Addison, IL | 33,382 | $84,791 | $249,866 | 23.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Villa Park, Illinois.
What is the population of Villa Park, Illinois?
The population of Villa Park, Illinois is 20,741, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Villa Park, Illinois?
The population density of Villa Park, Illinois is 4351.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Villa Park, Illinois?
The median household income in Villa Park, Illinois is $97,636, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Villa Park, Illinois?
The median home price in Villa Park, Illinois is $289,944, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Villa Park, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Villa Park, Illinois is 3.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.