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Wood Dale, IL

Wood Dale is a city in Addison Township, DuPage County, Illinois, United States. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Wood Dale has a total area of 4.89 square miles (12.67 km²), of which 4.78 square miles (12.38 km²) (or 97.91%) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km²) (or 2.09%) is water.

Wood Dale shares borders with Elk Grove Village (on the north), Bensenville (east), Addison (south, southwest) and Itasca (west).

The median income for a household in the city was $75,521, and the median income for a family was $88,365. Males had a median income of $46,114 versus $32,100 for females. The per capita income for the city was $36,563. About 5.4% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Wood Dale has a station on Metra's Milwaukee District West Line, which provides daily rail service between Elgin, Illinois, and Chicago, Illinois (at Union Station). Illinois Route 390 is in the city's corporate limits near the northern border of the city and has an exit to Wood Dale Road.

The top 5 employing industry sectors in Wood Dale are manufacturing (13.6%), retail trade (11.0%), health care (9.7%), wholesale trade (5.4%) and administration (8.4%). A plurality of the workforce commutes from Chicago, followed by Wood Dale itself, Elk Grove Village and Bensenville. The top 5 employing industry sectors of community residents are wholesale trade (20.3%), manufacturing (18%), manufacturing (11.3%), administration (10.6%) and healthcare (7.5%). The median income for a household in the city was $57,509, and the median income for a family was $62,289. Males had a median income of $45,884 versus $35,247 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,507. About 2.9% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over. At one time Claire's had a distribution facility in Wood Dale. That function is now handled by its Hoffman Estates office.

Wood Dale prioritizes the health and wellness of its residents through the efforts of the Wood Dale Park District. The park district provides a wide range of recreational opportunities, including fitness classes, sports leagues, and community events. LA Fitness and The Neighborhood Gym  are local fitness centers offering cardio equipment, strength training, and group fitness classes. Salt Creek Golf Club provides golf leagues and lessons to promote physical activity and social interaction. DuPage County Health Department offers a range of public health services, including immunizations, wellness programs, and health education. AMITA Health offers programs to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

The top sites in Wood Dale, IL are Salt Creek Golf Club, Bensenville Water Park and Splash Pad, and Rainbow Falls Waterpark.

Population: 14,012 (2020). ZIP Code: 60191. Area codes: 630. Elevation: 686 ft (209 m). Area: 4.85 sq mi (12.55 km²).

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What is the crime rate in Wood Dale, IL?

With a crime rate for both violent and property crime combined of 3 per 1,000 residents, the crime rate in Wood Dale is one of the lower rates in America among communities of all sizes (lower than 87% of America's communities). One's chance of becoming a victim of crime in Wood Dale is one in 361. Compared to communities within Illinois, Wood Dale‘s crime rate is lower than nearly 81% of the state's cities and towns.

What is the median household income in Wood Dale, IL?

In 2022, Wood Dale, IL had a population of 13.9k people with a median age of 41.8 and a median household income of $86,441. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Wood Dale, IL declined from 14,034 to 13,903, a −0.933% decrease and its median household income grew from $80,079 to $86,441, a 7.94% increase. Car ownership in Wood Dale, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Is Wood Dale, IL a safe place to live?

According to the annual report published by backgroundchecks.org, Wood Dale has been named one of the safest cities in Illinois, with an overall ranking of #5 in the area. The report used the most recent FBI crime statistics to create rankings. Violent crime rates and property crime rates were calculated against the population in addition to the number of law enforcement workers within each community. 

Sources

Wood Dale, Illinois - Wikipedia

City of Wood Dale

Wood Dale Park District

LA Fitness 

The Neighborhood Gym

Salt Creek Golf Club

DuPage County Health Department 

AMITA Health

Salt Creek Golf Club

Bensenville Water Park and Splash Pad

Rainbow Falls Waterpark

Neighborhoodscout

Data USA

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