What are the schools like in Wood Dale, IL?

Wood Dale is served primarily by Wood Dale SD 7. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Wood Dale?

The median household income in Wood Dale, IL is $86,441 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Wood Dale, IL?

Wood Dale has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Wood Dale, IL affordable or expensive?

Wood Dale's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wood Dale is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $280,600 and the median rent is $1,656 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wood Dale, IL?

Wood Dale has a violent crime rate of 102.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1088.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wood Dale, IL a Good Place to Live?

Wood Dale is a small city of 13,903 in Illinois, with a median household income of $86,441 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

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

All Wood Dale 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

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

Metric	Wood Dale, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$280,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,656	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$86,441	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wood Dale's violent crime rate is 102.3 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

102.3 /100k

Property Crime

1088.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wood Dale is served primarily by Wood Dale SD 7. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wood Dale, IL	National Avg
School District	Wood Dale SD 7	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wood Dale sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation and 38.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wood Dale, IL
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.7"
Annual Snowfall	38.4"

Demographics

Metric	Wood Dale, IL	National Avg
Population	13,903	—
Median Age	41.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.5%	18.9%
Asian	5.4%	6.3%
Under 18	18.8%	22.2%
65 and over	18.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Wood Dale

Wood Dale, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60191

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wood Dale, IL affordable or expensive?

Wood Dale's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wood Dale roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $280,600 and median rent is $1,656/month.

What is the crime rate in Wood Dale, IL?

Wood Dale's violent crime rate is 102.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1088.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wood Dale?

Public schools in Wood Dale are operated by Wood Dale SD 7. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wood Dale, IL a good place to live?

Wood Dale, IL has a population of 13,903, a median household income of $86,441, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. 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 Wood Dale?

Wood Dale averages 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches with about 38.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wood Dale?

Wood Dale, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60191.

What is the population of Wood Dale?

The population of Wood Dale, Illinois is 13,903 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wood Dale?

Key numbers for living in Wood Dale: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $280,600, median household income $86,441, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wood Dale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.