Woodridge, Illinois Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Woodridge, IL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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B
Income Around average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Woodridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,108 | 12,692,444 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3279.0 | 219.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.32% | -0.16% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.5 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 12,430 | 5,035,584 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Woodridge declined by 0.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 32,108 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Woodridge is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 24.2% of residents. That is 2.4 points above Illinois as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,353 19.8% -1.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,783 24.2% +2.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,045 21.9% +1.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,099 15.9% -1.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Illinois, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.2% of the people living in Woodridge and men 48.8%.
- Women 51.2% Illinois 50.6%
- Men 48.8% Illinois 49.4%
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Economy
Woodridge has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Woodridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,684 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.36% | 4.46% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Woodridge is about 20% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Woodridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $221,795 | $149,936 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,483 | $1,274 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.0% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Woodridge is about 12.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,483 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Woodridge spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 217 hours, about 9.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Woodridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.1 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.1 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 217 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,732 | $6,104 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 21.0% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 30,998 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,210 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Woodridge is 26 minutes, longer 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
Woodridge has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Woodridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.7% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | 2.46 | 2.53 |
Health
Woodridge has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Woodridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.0% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.0% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Woodridge, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Woodridge, IL is the 3rd largest of the 6 cities compared here, 32,108 residents against a local median of 23,509. The measure that sets Woodridge, IL apart most is median home price: $221,795, 50% below the local median of $442,663.
The cities themselves spread $380,255 on median home price, so Woodridge, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Woodridge, IL has the 5th highest median home price of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
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| Woodridge, IL | 32,108 | $100,684 #6/6 | $221,795 #5/6 | 26.1 min #5/6 |
| Darien, IL | 21,208 | $109,928 | $442,663 | 25.4 min |
| Downers Grove, IL | 51,779 | $113,724 | $537,998 | 24.0 min |
| Lisle, IL | 22,476 | $104,405 | $585,767 | 25.1 min |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 74,594 | $107,929 | $205,512 | 26.6 min |
| Westmont, IL | 23,509 | $103,949 | $338,417 | 25.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Woodridge, Illinois.
What is the population of Woodridge, Illinois?
About 32,108 people live in Woodridge, Illinois, in 12,430 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 36.5, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Woodridge, Illinois mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Woodridge, Illinois has 3,279 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 38 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Woodridge, Illinois?
The median home costs 2.2 times the median household income ($221,795 against $100,684), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,483 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Woodridge, Illinois?
42.7% of adults in Woodridge, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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