What are the schools like in Willowbrook, IL?

Willowbrook is served primarily by Gower SD 62. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Willowbrook?

The median household income in Willowbrook, IL is $91,324 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Willowbrook, IL?

Willowbrook has an average high temperature of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Willowbrook, IL affordable or expensive?

Willowbrook's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Willowbrook is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $273,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Willowbrook, IL?

Willowbrook has a violent crime rate of 155.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2004.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Willowbrook, IL a Good Place to Live?

Willowbrook is a small town of 2,539 in Illinois, with a median household income of $91,324 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Willowbrook stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Willowbrook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Willowbrook 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

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

Metric	Willowbrook, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$273,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$91,324	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Willowbrook's violent crime rate is 155.9 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

155.9 /100k

Property Crime

2004.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Willowbrook is served primarily by Gower SD 62. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Willowbrook, IL	National Avg
School District	Gower SD 62	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Willowbrook sees average highs of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation and 28.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Willowbrook, IL
Average High — January	31.1°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	40.3"
Annual Snowfall	28.2"

Demographics

Metric	Willowbrook, IL	National Avg
Population	2,539	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	12.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	80.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	19.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Plum Valley, IL 1 mi St. John, IN 3 mi Sauk Village, IL 4 mi Dyer, IN 4 mi Steger, IL 5 mi

Willowbrook vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Willowbrook, IL affordable or expensive?

Willowbrook's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Willowbrook roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $273,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Willowbrook, IL?

Willowbrook's violent crime rate is 155.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2004.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Willowbrook?

Public schools in Willowbrook are operated by Gower SD 62. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Willowbrook, IL a good place to live?

Willowbrook, IL has a population of 2,539, a median household income of $91,324, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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 Willowbrook?

Willowbrook averages 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches with about 28.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Willowbrook?

The population of Willowbrook, Illinois is 2,539 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Willowbrook?

Key numbers for living in Willowbrook: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $273,500, median household income $91,324, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Willowbrook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.