Population 10,768 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Willowbrook
Household size in Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Willowbrook are small: just 2.31 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.26, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.3 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.0 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.5 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.5, Willowbrook is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.0, in line with the national trend. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 21 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.3% of households in Willowbrook, well below the national share of 11.6%. Willowbrook has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Illinois cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Willowbrook
Renters in Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.9% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over three in ten households in Willowbrook rent their homes (30.9%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 44.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Willowbrook than nationally: 6.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Chicago area. Vacancy has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Willowbrook are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are newer than in the Chicago area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1970. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,397 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,047 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,439 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,781 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$384 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Willowbrook costs $1,781 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $384 a month since 2006–10, up 27%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Willowbrook
Bachelor's degrees in Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.8% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.1% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.2% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.4% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Willowbrook: 51.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 6.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Willowbrook: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Willowbrook than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.1 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Willowbrook compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrook | 2.31 | 47.5 | 6.3% | 30.9% | 6.2% | 1980 | $1,781 | 51.4% | 95.6% | 3.4% |
| Hinsdale | 2.82 | 39.1 | 11.9% | 19.9% | 7.3% | 1980 | $2,190 | 68.6% | 97.4% | 6.1% |
| Burr Ridge | 2.52 | 54.1 | 4.8% | 5.5% | 6.0% | 1988 | $1,726 | 65.7% | 95.8% | 2.8% |
| Clarendon Hills | 2.74 | 41.4 | 8.1% | 23.6% | 6.8% | 1978 | $1,129 | 68.1% | 96.8% | 3.4% |
| Darien | 2.48 | 45.1 | 7.9% | 20.3% | 4.9% | 1978 | $1,790 | 51.0% | 95.5% | 4.7% |
| Westmont | 2.32 | 44.9 | 7.9% | 38.8% | 8.0% | 1976 | $1,558 | 50.2% | 95.3% | 4.1% |
| Indian Head Park | 2.24 | 55.0 | 4.5% | 10.8% | 3.8% | 1978 | $1,587 | 58.8% | 96.1% | 7.1% |
| Western Springs | 3.07 | 41.8 | 3.5% | 6.0% | 4.1% | 1957 | $2,055 | 83.0% | 99.5% | 3.0% |
| Downers Grove | 2.53 | 45.0 | 6.5% | 21.6% | 5.6% | 1971 | $1,872 | 58.2% | 96.6% | 4.1% |
| Countryside | 2.39 | 47.0 | 9.1% | 27.6% | 6.4% | 1974 | $1,266 | 36.0% | 88.4% | 6.0% |
| Willow Springs | 2.55 | 43.1 | 3.4% | 12.3% | 5.6% | 1979 | $1,595 | 40.1% | 95.2% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Willowbrook. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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