Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
17%
Villa Park
Villa Park, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,591
Population
20,925
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Bask in the Garden Village’s many natural and metropolitan delights
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Situated about 19 miles west of Chicago, Villa Park is known as the Garden Village with 18 lush parks within its borders. Primarily a residential area, Villa Park offers residents a small-town feel with all the comforts of suburban living near one of the nation’s largest cities.
Surrounded by numerous golf and country clubs, forest preserves, and parks, Villa Park provides residents with tons of opportunities for outdoor recreation. The 61-mile Illinois Prairie Path also runs through town, allowing walkable and bikeable access to neighboring towns and wooded areas. Villa Park is also home to Safari Land, an expansive indoor amusement park.
Two major shopping destinations are convenient to Villa Park, Oakbrook Center and Yorktown Center, brimming with all kinds of retail delights. The many metropolitan amenities of Chicago are just a short train ride or drive away as well. Commuting and traveling from Villa Park is easy with access to a Metra station, O’Hare International Airport, and Interstates 88, 290, 294, and 355.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$90,087
Average: $108,617
Education
6,838
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,674
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Villa Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Villa Park, IL is $1,591 for one bedroom, $1,823 for two bedrooms, and $1,267 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Villa Park has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,591/month
690 Sq Ft
House
$2,827/month
1,186 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Villa Park, IL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
179 Students
Public
Grades K-5
415 Students
Public
Grades K-5
418 Students
Public
Grades K-8
179 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
626 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
360 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,904 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lilacia Park
- Wilder Park Conservatory
- Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
- Cricket Creek Forest Preserve
- Churchill Woods Forest Preserve
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 February 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.