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Villa Park

California · 5,843 residents · 2.077 sq mi
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Villa Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $164,476. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,238,800. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 109% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,843
−3%since 2000
from 5,999 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,813 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,888 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.8
+19%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Villa Park
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$164,476
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,203 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,214
+53%since 2000
from $53,130 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,238,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $591,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
5.5% rent
Afford Score
7.5
+48%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(4,691)
Black0.7%(41)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(354)
Asian12.8%(769)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.1%(2,528)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(3,641)
Black0.8%(47)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(724)
Asian19.1%(1,116)
Other2.4%(140)
Diversity Score66.4%(3,883)
Diversity Score
66
+58%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.3%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Villa Park, California?

Villa Park, California has about 5,843 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Villa Park, California?

The typical household in Villa Park, California earns about $164,476 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Villa Park, California expensive?

In Villa Park, California, the median home is worth about $1,238,800.

How educated are people in Villa Park, California?

About 53.1% of adults age 25 and over in Villa Park, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Villa Park, California?

About 7.5% of people in Villa Park, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Villa Park, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Villa Park, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 456 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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