What are the schools like in Villa Park, IL?

Villa Park is served primarily by SD 45 DuPage County. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Villa Park?

The median household income in Villa Park, IL is $90,287 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Villa Park, IL?

Villa Park has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.3 inches.

Villa Park, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Villa Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Villa Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Villa Park is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $293,400 and the median rent is $1,313 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Villa Park, IL?

Villa Park has a violent crime rate of 180.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1567.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Villa Park, IL a Good Place to Live?

Villa Park is a small city of 22,753 in Illinois, with a median household income of $90,287 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Villa Park stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Villa Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Villa Park city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Villa Park's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Villa Park costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Villa Park, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$293,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,313	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,287	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Villa Park's violent crime rate is 180.8 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

180.8 /100k

Property Crime

1567.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Villa Park is served primarily by SD 45 DuPage County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Villa Park, IL	National Avg
School District	SD 45 DuPage County	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Villa Park sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 39.9 inches of annual precipitation and 42.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Villa Park, IL
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	39.9"
Annual Snowfall	42.3"

Demographics

Metric	Villa Park, IL	National Avg
Population	22,753	—
Median Age	36.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.0%	18.9%
Asian	3.3%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	13.3%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Villa Park

Villa Park, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60181

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Villa Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Villa Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Villa Park roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $293,400 and median rent is $1,313/month.

What is the crime rate in Villa Park, IL?

Villa Park's violent crime rate is 180.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1567.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Villa Park?

Public schools in Villa Park are operated by SD 45 DuPage County. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Villa Park, IL a good place to live?

Villa Park, IL has a population of 22,753, a median household income of $90,287, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Villa Park?

Villa Park averages 32.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.9 inches with about 42.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Villa Park?

Villa Park, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60181.

What is the population of Villa Park?

The population of Villa Park, Illinois is 22,753 with a median age of 36.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Villa Park?

Key numbers for living in Villa Park: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $293,400, median household income $90,287, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Villa Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.