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Woodridge, Illinois

       
Total population 34,386 Average January/July temperatures 23.6° / 75.7°
Median home price $ 270,000 Annual Precipitation 35.53 in. /yr.
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Woodridge, Illinois

This growing Chicago-area suburb is located in DuPage County.

Climate
Woodridge has a four-season climate, with snowy winters and warm summers.
Cultural Attractions
The Naper Settlement, located in nearby Naperville, is a historic museum village (complete with costumed villagers) that is open regularly for tours.
Economy
 Woodridge is largely populated by commuters who work in nearby Chicago.
Historical
Early inhabitants of Woodridge were the Potawatomi Indians, who left the area after it was settled.
Recreation
The Woodridge Park District operates the award-winning Village Greens Golf Course.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 33.72 ° / 13.57 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 86.69 ° / 64.74 °
Precipitation (?) 35.53 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 23 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 163
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 112
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 270,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $66674.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $62122
Maximum state income tax (?) N/A
State sales tax (?) 8.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .410 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 101
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 133
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 23
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 235
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 6
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 103
Number of libraries within the county (?) 220
Number of museums within the county (?) 112
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 40
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 34,386
Population density (?) 3,981 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 77.8% growth
Population over 55 (?) 6,126 people
Education (?) 36 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 269
Number of clinics within the county (?) 593
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 200
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