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Norridge.
About
Life in Norridge
What you're actually getting here is a tightly knit, quiet residential community that deliberately chose to stay independent rather than get swallowed by Chicago—and that independence matters to the people who live here. With a median household income around $87,500 and a median home value near $375,000, you're looking at a fairly affordable slice of the Chicago metro area, especially compared to the city proper, though rent at $1,421/month isn't cheap by national standards. The population is stable and aging slightly (median age 45.4), which means you're living among established families and empty-nesters rather than transient young professionals, creating a genuinely settled feel where neighbors actually know each other.
Norridge at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Foreign-Born
40.8%
Broadband Internet
90.5%
of households
Population Growth
-3.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics40.8% foreign-born, most often from Poland
Who lives in Norridge: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Norridge, the largest foreign-born group is from Poland (43.3%), and 31.6% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
20.1%
of residents
65 and Older
21.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.0%
of households
Married Couples
48.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.59
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 12% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Norridge
In Norridge, rent runs 12% above the IL average, and home values are 42% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,328
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1962
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $416,982 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Norridge and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cook County, which includes Norridge, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Norridge: Cook County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cook County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Norridge is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Norridge Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute34.2 min avg
How Norridge residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Norridge, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 43% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 63% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Norridge runs 63% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
122.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,226.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Norridge Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 55 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cook County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cook County, which includes Norridge, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 55 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | Flood | $494.9M |
| 2024 | 57 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $550.0M |
| 2022 | 51 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.1M |
| 2021 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cook County, county-wide
Norridge is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cook County, which includes Norridge, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
149
per year
Moderate Days
191
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Cook County, county-wide
Norridge is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Norridge has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
38.4"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 19°F | 1.99" |
| Feb | 36°F | 22°F | 1.97" |
| Mar | 47°F | 31°F | 2.45" |
| Apr | 59°F | 40°F | 3.75" |
| May | 71°F | 51°F | 4.49" |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 4.10" |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 3.71" |
| Aug | 83°F | 65°F | 4.25" |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 3.19" |
| Oct | 63°F | 45°F | 3.43" |
| Nov | 48°F | 34°F | 2.42" |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.11" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Norridge
Uninsured
8.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Norridge's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Chicago Read Mental Health Center
Psychiatric · 1.4 mi away · Chicago
Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.8 mi away · Chicago
Community First Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Chicago
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Norridge
Norridge's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 31.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Norridge (within 15 miles)
University of Illinois Chicago
10.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 22,170 students · in-state tuition $14,652 · 70% graduate · median earnings $73,666 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 14,090 students · in-state tuition $47,676 · 68% graduate · median earnings $75,602 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Illinois
11.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 14,027 students · in-state tuition $22,243 · 75% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,737 students · in-state tuition $56,060 · 72% graduate · median earnings $78,431 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 9,201 students · in-state tuition $70,589 · 97% graduate · median earnings $104,255 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,368 students · in-state tuition $37,344 · 54% graduate · median earnings $48,427 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Norridge
Norridge has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
44 mi awayCities Near Norridge
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Norridge FAQ
Is Norridge, Illinois affordable?⌄
Norridge's median rent is $1,433/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $87,807/year. Median home value is $374,900.
Is Norridge, Illinois safe?⌄
Norridge's violent crime rate was 122 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3226 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Norridge, Illinois?⌄
Cook County, which includes Norridge, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Norridge, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Norridge is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,433/month and median household income is $87,807/year. The median home value is $374,900. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Norridge, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Norridge is 34 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from