NEIGHBORHOOD
Wrightwood Neighbors
Illinois · Chicago · 10,382 residents · 0.368 sq mi
The short version
Wrightwood Neighbors is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $184,471. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $756,432. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 137% more than the Chicago median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Wrightwood Neighbors; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
10,382
Population density
28,212 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$184,471
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$122,563
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.5%
Public administration16.9%
Retail trade8.3%
Information7.4%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$756,432
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,298
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.4%
53.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic77%(7,994)
Black2.5%(256)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(892)
Asian7.9%(825)
Other4%(415)
Diversity Score48.9%(5,077)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77%(7,994)
Black2.5%(256)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(892)
Asian7.9%(825)
Other4%(415)
Diversity Score48.9%(5,077)
Diversity Score
49
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
85.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
29.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Foreign born
13.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Wrightwood Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois?
Wrightwood Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois has about 10,382 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Wrightwood Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Wrightwood Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois earns about $184,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Wrightwood Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Wrightwood Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $756,432, and the typical rent is about $2,298 a month.
How educated are people in Wrightwood Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois?
About 85.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wrightwood Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Wrightwood Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois?
About 10.8% of people in Wrightwood Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024