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Villa Park

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  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Illinois
  • 41 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Villa Park is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 21,867. Villa Park is in DuPage County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Villa Park offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Villa Park there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Villa Park and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Villa Park are highly rated.
    About Villa Park...
    Population
    21,867

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $231,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,087
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Villa Park Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      68.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      13.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      50.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      100.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      805.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      96.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Villa Park

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,098
    National
    $55,322
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    Villa Park Reviews

    41 reviews
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    Villa Park is such an amazing town! It has great middle schools and Willowbrook High School also has an amazing staff. I have been living here my whole life and I could not imagine moving anywhere else. Downtown Villa Park is pretty small but it offers some great restaurants and even a museum. The prairie path is a local favorite to go running, biking or just to take the dog out. The Villa Park public library also offers many books and a place for students to study and use the computers. There is also close proximity to Chicago, with a train going from Villa Park to Chicago.
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    Villa Park is generally a safe town. There are events and activities available throught the year for the community members, enabling social interactions and the ability to meet new people and understand our own community. The land, schools, and roads are generally well taken care of, allowing for children and students to make the most of their childhood.
    I grew up in Villa Park and returned there after years away as an adult. In many ways, the good aspects of Villa Park remain: the prairie path, the historic downtown, the quiet streets and the affordability. The library will soon be renovated and the downtown seems to be attracting more trendy businesses so I do believe Villa Park is on the upswing. If I could change one thing, it would be the village's lack of priority on green spaces and prairie restoration.