The Town FilesVilla Park, Illinois
Village in DuPage County · population 22,263 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $329,000
- Household income
- $95,015
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 56
- Median age
- 37.0
Villa Park is a village of 22,263 people in DuPage County, Illinois. The median home is worth $329,000, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks more vibrant than 98% of Illinois towns, more walkable than 96% of Illinois towns, better for young professionals than 90% of Illinois towns.
How Villa Park ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Villa Park is worth $329,000, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $95,015, which is more affordable than 11% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,438 a month. 75.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Villa Park | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $329,000 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,438 | $960 |
| Median household income | $95,015 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 75.7% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Villa Park
| People | Villa Park | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.3% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.0% | — |
| Work from home | 21.0% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 26.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.6% | 90.4% |
Weather in Villa Park
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 14.7°F. About 40.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 42.3 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 144 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
56 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Villa Park since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 12, 1976 about 2.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 105 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 170 times; the largest was 4.80 inches on March 10, 2026.
Severe weather in DuPage County since 1996
DuPage County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| August 19, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1935: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in DuPage County
DuPage County had 622,113 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,674 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Villa Park itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Villa Park
7 public schools with 4,249 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrook High School | 9-12 | 1,952 | 16.8 |
| Jackson Middle School | 6-8 | 630 | 14.3 |
| Ardmore Elem School | K-5 | 451 | 14.5 |
| North Elem School | K-5 | 421 | 14.0 |
| Jefferson Middle School | 6-8 | 403 | 10.9 |
| John E Albright Middle School | 5-8 | 201 | 11.2 |
| District 45 Early Education Ctr | PK-PK | 191 | 17.4 |
Towns near Villa Park
- Elmhurst, IL1.9 mi · 45,786 people · home $545,400
- Lombard, IL2.1 mi · 44,476 people · home $335,700
- Oakbrook Terrace, IL2.3 mi · 2,751 people · home $372,400
- Berkeley, IL3.4 mi · 5,338 people · home $246,900
- Addison, IL3.5 mi · 35,702 people · home $341,300
- Oak Brook, IL3.6 mi · 8,163 people · home $903,200
- Hillside, IL4.1 mi · 8,320 people · home $246,800
- Northlake, IL4.2 mi · 12,840 people · home $259,800
Villa Park questions
Is Villa Park, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Villa Park scores better for retirees than 18% of Illinois towns and quieter than 8%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in Villa Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Villa Park is valued at $329,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,015, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,438 a month.
What is the weather like in Villa Park?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 14.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.2 inches of precipitation a year and 42.3 inches of snow.
Does Villa Park get tornadoes?
56 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Villa Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 12, 1976. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)