Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
25%
Norridge, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,043
Population
14,540
Renter Mix
21% Rent
Sweet suburban living just west of Chicago
Suburban
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Park-Like
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Mass Transit
Frequently called an “Island within a City” because of its geographic surroundings, Norridge is a quiet Chicago suburb that’s home to a variety of rentals and an engaging community. Norridge is barely a 45-minute drive from both Downtown Chicago and Montrose Beach, putting the conveniences of the city or the views of Lake Michigan at your fingertips.
Luxurious apartments and townhomes of all styles and prices await renters in Norridge. The area is characterized by prominent lawns, tree-lined streets, and a network of sidewalks that make the neighborhood imminently walkable. Norridge is surrounded by parks, including Catherine Chevalier Woods, a hotspot for picnicking and hiking on the west edge of the village.
Don’t fret if you rent in Norridge and don’t have a car; I-90 isn’t the only in and out of the area. The Blue Line and a number of bus lines serve the area, making transit simple.
Explore the City
Norridge has many homes from the middle of the 20th century.
Norridge is a great place for small- to medium-size families.
Norridge Public Library is a great place to study or relax.
Ridgewood Community High School is well rated public school in Norridge.
Water tower in Norridge.
Schiller Woods is a great place to relax on a nice day if you live in Norridge.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,105
Average: $100,645
Education
3,237
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,155
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Norridge has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Norridge, IL is $1,089 for a studio, $1,043 for one bedroom, $2,279 for two bedrooms, and $1,549 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Norridge has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,043/month
362 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Norridge, IL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
609 Students
Public
Grades K-8
494 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
419 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
623 Students
Public
Grades K-8
494 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
419 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
623 Students
Ridgewood Community High School
Public
Grades 9-12
965 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Oriole Park
- Schiller Woods
- Catherine Chevalier Woods
- Norwood Park
- Dam No. 4 Woods-East
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.