NEIGHBORHOOD
Budlong Woods
Illinois · Chicago · 10,189 residents · 0.518 sq mi
The short version
Budlong Woods has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,075. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $347,436. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Budlong Woods; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
10,189
Population density
19,670 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,075
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$41,876
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade7.9%
Other services7.2%
Information6%
Public administration5.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$347,436
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,514
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.9%
53.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(3,949)
Black4.5%(457)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(2,860)
Asian19.6%(1,994)
Other9.1%(929)
Diversity Score90.3%(9,200)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(3,949)
Black4.5%(457)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(2,860)
Asian19.6%(1,994)
Other9.1%(929)
Diversity Score90.3%(9,200)
Diversity Score
90
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
55.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.0%
Female
56.0%
Foreign born
42.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Budlong Woods, Chicago, Illinois?
Budlong Woods, Chicago, Illinois has about 10,189 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Budlong Woods, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Budlong Woods, Chicago, Illinois earns about $71,075 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Budlong Woods, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Budlong Woods, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $347,436, and the typical rent is about $1,514 a month.
How educated are people in Budlong Woods, Chicago, Illinois?
About 55.6% of adults age 25 and over in Budlong Woods, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Budlong Woods, Chicago, Illinois?
About 12.9% of people in Budlong Woods, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024