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Crime in Wood Dale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wood Dale. Key points include:
There were 163 total crimes in Wood Dale in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wood Dale is 1,190.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wood Dale is 102.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wood Dale is 1,088.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wood Dale is -43.81% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Wood Dale Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wood Dale / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 163 | 1,190.7 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 102.3 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 7.3 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 51.1 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 149 | 1,088.5 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 31 | 226.5 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 106 | 774.3 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 87.7 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Wood Dale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wood Dale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wood Dale is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wood Dale is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Wood Dale is $347,553.
The median income in Wood Dale is $91,382.
Wood Dale's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wood Dale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wood Dale | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 143 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wood Dale, IL Weather
The average high in Wood Dale is 59.3° and the average low is 39.6°.
There are 71.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.5 inches of precipitation each year with 30.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wood Dale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 30.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Wood Dale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wood Dale
The current population in Wood Dale is 13,933. The population has increased 1.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,933 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 13,926 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 13,903 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 14,034 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 13,783 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 13,796 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 13,848 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 13,897 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 13,908 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 13,923 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 13,882 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 13,823 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 13,778 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 13,718 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 13,678 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wood Dale
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Wood Dale is:
59.1% White with 8,235 White residents.
2.7% African American with 378 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
5.1% Asian with 712 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 9 Other residents.
1.2% Two Or More with 172 Two Or More residents.
31.8% Hispanic with 4,427 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wood Dale | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.1% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.7% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.1% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.2% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 31.8% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wood Dale
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Wood Dale is 47.5% female with 6,618 female residents.
Wood Dale is 52.5% male with 7,314 male residents.
| Gender | Wood Dale | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wood Dale for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Wood Dale completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Wood Dale completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Wood Dale completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Wood Dale completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Wood Dale completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Wood Dale completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Wood Dale completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Wood Dale completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Wood Dale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wood Dale | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wood Dale, Illinois
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2.0% of households in Wood Dale earn Less than $10,000.
2.9% of households in Wood Dale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.8% of households in Wood Dale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.8% of households in Wood Dale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.3% of households in Wood Dale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in Wood Dale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
23.9% of households in Wood Dale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.4% of households in Wood Dale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.5% of households in Wood Dale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.9% of households in Wood Dale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wood Dale | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.8% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.8% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.3% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 23.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.9% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
