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Warrenville.
About
Life in Warrenville
This far west suburb of Chicago sits right in the sweet spot for people who want suburban stability without complete isolation from the city—your commute averages about 26 minutes, which beats a lot of other DuPage County options. The median household income hovers around $99,000 and median home values sit at $286,100, making it accessible for middle to upper-middle-class families, though you're paying suburb-of-Chicago prices either way. The job market here is genuinely interesting because Warrenville is part of the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor, anchored by Fermilab and a major corporate hub called Cantera (which rose from a former limestone quarry) where companies like BP America, Exelon Nuclear, and others have significant operations.
Warrenville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Foreign-Born
19.0%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
+12.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Warrenville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Warrenville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (53.4%), and 21.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.8%
of residents
65 and Older
14.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.6%
of households
Married Couples
49.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.56
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 51% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Warrenville
In Warrenville, rent runs 51% above the IL average, and home values are 9% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,853
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $356,915 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Warrenville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in DuPage County, which includes Warrenville, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Warrenville: DuPage County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
DuPage County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Warrenville is about 2% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Warrenville 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
Commute27.4 min avg
How Warrenville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Warrenville, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 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 75% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Warrenville runs 75% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
82.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
694.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Warrenville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 37 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
DuPage County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In DuPage County, which includes Warrenville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 37 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2022 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 18 | Flood | $30,000 |
| 2019 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $560,000 |
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
DuPage County, county-wide
Warrenville is about 2% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in DuPage County, which includes Warrenville, is typically good — 233 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
233
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
DuPage County, county-wide
Warrenville is about 2% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Warrenville has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.3"
Annual Snowfall
24.3"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
144
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 15°F | 2.19" |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 1.96" |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 2.36" |
| Apr | 59°F | 36°F | 3.82" |
| May | 71°F | 47°F | 4.79" |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.43" |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.25" |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 4.35" |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.36" |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 3.58" |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 2.77" |
| Dec | 37°F | 21°F | 2.32" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Warrenville
Uninsured
5.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Warrenville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Winfield
Linden Oaks at Edward
Psychiatric · 4.4 mi away · Naperville
Edward Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Naperville
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.
Education11.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Warrenville
Warrenville's student/teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 44.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Warrenville (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,114 students · in-state tuition $4,680 · 26% graduate · median earnings $51,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Illinois
11.7 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 · 3,974 students · in-state tuition $29,970 · 67% graduate · median earnings $64,180 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,006 students · in-state tuition $45,858 · 72% graduate · median earnings $67,398 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,428 students · in-state tuition $47,340 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,646 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,121 students · in-state tuition $47,770 · 88% graduate · median earnings $68,390 (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, 31 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Warrenville
Warrenville has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (31 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
31 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
58 mi awayPublic Libraries in Warrenville
Warrenville Public Library District
28w751 Stafford Place, Warrenville
Cities Near Warrenville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Warrenville FAQ
Is Warrenville, Illinois affordable?⌄
Warrenville's median rent is $1,926/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $100,321/year. Median home value is $286,100.
Is Warrenville, Illinois safe?⌄
Warrenville's violent crime rate was 83 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 695 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Warrenville, Illinois?⌄
DuPage County, which includes Warrenville, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Warrenville, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Warrenville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,926/month and median household income is $100,321/year. The median home value is $286,100. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Warrenville, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Warrenville is 27 minutes, which is about 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