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Villa Park

Illinois · 21,904 residents · 4.722 sq mi
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Villa Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,822. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $269,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,904
−1%since 2000
from 22,075 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,639 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 4,675 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+6%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K22K22K23K23K1990201020202024Villa Park
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,822
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,706 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,694
+28%since 2000
from $22,354 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $720 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+44%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(17,820)
Black1.7%(368)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(2,770)
Asian3.6%(804)
Other0%
Diversity Score39%(8,599)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(15,639)
Black4.1%(908)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(3,894)
Asian5.2%(1,129)
Other1.1%(234)
Diversity Score56.1%(12,297)
Diversity Score
56
+44%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.7%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
15.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Villa Park, Illinois?

Villa Park, Illinois has about 21,904 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Villa Park, Illinois earns about $66,822 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Villa Park, Illinois expensive?

In Villa Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $269,300, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Villa Park, Illinois?

About 30.1% of adults age 25 and over in Villa Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Villa Park, Illinois?

About 7.2% of people in Villa Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Villa Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Villa Park, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 349 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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