Villa Park, Illinois Income Statistics
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Villa Park Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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B
Villa Park Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Villa Park | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $98,686 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $65,625 | $64,565 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.4% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 15.8% | 15.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 14.5% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Villa Park is about 17% higher than in Illinois. Income has been growing slower in Villa Park (4.4%/yr) than in Illinois (4.5%/yr).
About 16% of adults in Villa Park earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Illinois average of 15%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Villa Park, Illinois grew by 51.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $98,686 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.4% per year.
Villa Park has stayed well above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. It came closest in 2018, at 21% higher. The gap has narrowed from 28% in 2009 to 23% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Villa Park
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Households by income, 2024
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About 4,071 households (49.2% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 10.9% of households in Villa Park had an income under $35,000 and 29.2% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Villa Park has a larger share of households earning $150,000 to $199,999 (14.7% vs 9.5%) and a smaller share earning $15,000 to $24,999 (2.2% vs 6.4%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 161 | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 118 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 180 | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 441 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 693 | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,306 | 15.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,309 | 15.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,655 | 20.0% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,217 | 14.7% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,199 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 8,279 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 2,844 residents (15.8% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 17.8% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 11.4% of Villa Park residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 20.4% had some income but less than $25,000, and 27.7% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Villa Park has a larger share of residents earning $75,000 to $99,999 (11.9% vs 8.2%) and a smaller share earning $15,000 to $24,999 (6.7% vs 10.5%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 2,058 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 1,619 | 9.0% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 861 | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,203 | 6.7% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,007 | 11.1% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,679 | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,595 | 14.4% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,149 | 11.9% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 2,844 | 15.8% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 18,015 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 11.4% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Villa Park
| Metric | Villa Park | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.510 | 0.547 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $81,411 | $73,933 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $57,941 | $60,067 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 28.8% | 18.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Villa Park, it is 0.510, lower than Illinois's 0.547, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 41% more than women's income in Villa Park, Illinois. Over a 35-year career, a 41% wage gap accumulates to roughly $821,450 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Villa Park, Illinois has widened from about 24% to 29% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 6% in 2013. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $10,381 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Villa Park widened by 4.7 points while Illinois's narrowed by 6.5 points.
Employment
| Metric | Villa Park | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 21.0% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 507 people are unemployed in Villa Park, Illinois.
The average commute time in Villa Park is 23 minutes, about the same as in Illinois.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Villa Park, Illinois has fallen from 9.5% to 4.1% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 10.3% in 2012 and fell as low as 3.2% in 2021.
Villa Park has crossed the U.S. unemployment rate 3 times since 2011, most recently dropping below it by 2016. In 2024 its rate was 1.1 points lower.
Villa Park, IL Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Villa Park, IL is the smallest of the 4 cities compared here, 21,774 residents against a local median of 44,068. Villa Park, IL's unemployment, at 4.1%, runs 17% below the 4.9% typical of the cities around it. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 2.1% on unemployment, so Villa Park, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Villa Park, IL has the lowest unemployment of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Park, IL | 21,774 | $98,686 #3/4 | 4.4%/yr #3/4 | 4.1% #1/4 | 0.510 #1/4 |
| Elmhurst, IL | 44,072 | $154,874 | 5.2%/yr | 4.2% | 0.518 |
| Lombard, IL | 44,068 | $99,406 | 3.7%/yr | 4.9% | 0.519 |
| Addison, IL | 33,056 | $86,871 | 5.6%/yr | 6.3% | 0.531 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Villa Park, Illinois has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Illinois, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Villa Park, Illinois.
How Rich Is Villa Park, Illinois?
Villa Park has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $98,686, about 17% higher than the Illinois average of $84,042.
How has median household income changed in Villa Park, Illinois?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Villa Park, Illinois rose 51%, from $65,375 to $98,686. Over the same years, income here kept pace with Illinois as a whole: +51% against +52%.
What was the median household income in Villa Park in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Villa Park, Illinois was $97,591, up 5% from $93,203 in 2022. The Illinois median that year was $82,182.
What was the median household income in Villa Park in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Villa Park, Illinois was $80,499. By 2024 it had risen 23% to $98,686.
Is it hard to find a job in Villa Park, Illinois?
Unemployment in Villa Park, Illinois is only 4.1%, well below the Illinois rate of 5.8%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Villa Park, Illinois?
The Gini coefficient in Villa Park is 0.510. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Villa Park, Illinois?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Villa Park, Illinois has widened from about 24% to 29% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 6% in 2013. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $10,381 since 2009.
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