Woodridge, IL Area Guide

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Woodridge Area Facts

Woodridge has a Livability Score of 81_/100, which is considered exceptional
Woodridge crime rates are 64% lower than the Illinois average
Cost of living in Woodridge is 21% higher than the Illinois average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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Woodridge: Chicago's Little Cousin 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I really like living in Woodridge. It's an enjoyable city, not too far from Chicago, and has everything I need. Woodridge is a little more expensive than other towns in the area but it's reasonable in my opinion. There are a couple major shopping spots on opposite sides of the ci ...Read More ty so it doesn't feel like you have to go far to do your shopping. There are also a bunch of good restaurants and cafes to choose from.

Finding a job when I first moved here wasn't too hard, and it seems that on average, most jobs in the city pay reasonably well. When it comes to higher education, you may be better off closer to Chicago though. The Waterfall Glen Forest Reserve is, in my opinion, the best area in Woodridge. I've always been a nature buff and it's just a simply beautiful place to visit. If you enjoy being outdoors or having an active life, Woodridge may suit you well. Read Less

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C- Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Woodridge? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

Parks

Echo Point Park

Eighty-Third Street Park

Falconridge Park

Janes Avenue Park

Orchard Hill Park

Mending Wall Park

Windy Point Park

Crabtree Park

Entertainment

Cypress Cove

Brunswick Zone Woodridge Lanes

iPic

Hollywood Blvd Cinema

Cinemark Seven Bridges

AMC

Evergreen Gallery

National Shrine Museum of St. Thesese

Food & Drink

Subway

Extra Value Liquors

Lila Wine & Spirits

Dunkin'

Jimmy John's

McDonald's

Oberweis

That Burger Joint

C- Commute

Is public transit available in Woodridge? Of all people who commute, 6.7% take public transportation in Woodridge.

Drive to Work

72%

4% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit

7%

2% higher than the US average

Walk to Work

1%

2% lower than the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Woodridge? The cost of living in Woodridge is 116/100 - which is 21% higher than Illinois.

16% more expensive than average

4% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

B+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Woodridge? Woodridge crime rates are 723, which are 64% lower than Illinois

723 per 100k people

68% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

68% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

A+ Employment

What is the median income in Woodridge? The median income in Woodridge is $88,803 which is 50% higher than Illinois.

Median household income

$88,80361% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$43,09844% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

34% lower than the US average

A- Health & Safety

Is Woodridge a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Walgreens

CVS Pharmacy

Doctors

A+ Housing

What are Woodridge home prices? Woodridge home prices are $282,200 - which is 61% higher than Illinois

Median home value

$282,20053% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$1,36744% higher than the US average

2% higher than the US average

B- Schools

Does Woodridge have good schools? The Woodridge graduation rate is 94% - which is 11% higher than Illinois

High school grad. rates

13% higher than the US average

School test scores

10% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

7% higher than the US average

A+ User Ratings

Is Woodridge a good place to live? Woodridge has an overall rating of 92% from 4 reviews.

Overall user rating

4 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

3 total surveys