NEIGHBORHOOD
Budlong Woods
Illinois · Chicago · 10,189 residents · 0.52 sq mi
The short version
With 10,189 people, Budlong Woods is a neighborhood in Chicago. 43% of residents were born outside the United States. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Owners hold 47% of the housing stock. There are 19,670 people per square mile. The average commute runs 34 minutes. 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
Land area
0.52 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.51 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(3,949)
Black4.5%(457)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(2,860)
Asian19.6%(1,994)
Other9.1%(929)
Diversity Score
90
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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