


City Guide
Wood Dale, IL
Overview
Wood Dale, IL is a suburban community of about 13,000 residents. The city is known for its large acres of open space. In fact, it's surrounded by three golf courses and many acres of forest preserves. Living in Wood Dale means you'll be near Chicago, O'Hare Airport, several major interstate highways, and numerous shopping areas and restaurants. A fun fact about the city is that it was originally known as Lester's Station, after John Lester, an early settler.
What’s it like to live in Wood Dale, IL ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Wood Dale, IL you'll find that the median sale price is
$251,000
and homes stay on the market for 34 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Wood Dale are $202,500
and $245,750
, respectively. Wood Dale area townhouses have a median sale price of $272,000
, making them more expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Wood Dale, ILExplore our Wood Dale housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Wood Dale home prices compare to other markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Wood Dale, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around Wood Dale
Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
---|---|---|---|---|
Michael Lane Area | $335,000 | 65 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Golden Corridor | $378,250 | 64 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
North Itasca | $365,000 | 73 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
South Itasca | $401,250 | 52 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Popular homes for sale in Wood Dale
See all homes for saleRental listings in Wood Dale
See how much rent you can affordSee all rental listingsWood Dale Migration & Relocation Trends
In Jan '25 - Mar '25, 16% of Wood Dale homebuyers searched to move out of Wood Dale, while 84% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 3% of homebuyers searched to move into Wood Dale from outside metros.
- Peoria homebuyers searched to move into Wood Dale more than any other metro followed by New York and Springfield.
Where are people moving to Wood Dale from?
- 84% of Wood Dale homebuyers searched to stay within the Wood Dale metropolitan area.
- Cape Coral was the most popular destination among Wood Dale homebuyers followed by Phoenix and Sarasota.
Where are people from Wood Dale moving to?
Number of People Moving to Wood Dale
least
most
People are moving to Wood Dale from
Inbound | Net inflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Jan '25 - Mar '25 | ||
1 | 1,083 | ||
2 | 865 | ||
3 | 752 | ||
4 | 732 | ||
5 | 646 | ||
6 | 519 | ||
7 | 360 | ||
8 | 337 | ||
9 | 270 | ||
10 | 254 |
People are leaving Wood Dale for
Outbound | Net outflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Jan '25 - Mar '25 | ||
1 | 2,072 | ||
2 | 1,350 | ||
3 | 1,165 | ||
4 | 1,083 | ||
5 | 1,023 | ||
6 | 997 | ||
7 | 995 | ||
8 | 968 | ||
9 | 909 | ||
10 | 778 |
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in Wood Dale, IL ?
Wood Dale, IL, is home to a wide variety of activities from dining at delicious restaurants to visiting one of the many parks. While living in Wood Dale, make sure to stop by some of the museums like Wood Dale Historical Society and Yesterday's Farm Museum. Wood Dale's downtown is filled with a vibrant art and culture scene that you will never get tired of. Wood Dale is known for its nature preserves and parks. You can spend time exploring green spaces such as Wood Dale Park District, White Oaks Dog Park, and Brookwood Park. Some of the must-try restaurants and eateries in Wood Dale include White Cottage Pizza & Italian Restaurant, U Gazdy Polish Restaurant, and Thornwood Restaurant Lounge, which are sure to please your taste buds.
Explore some of the best things to do in Wood Dale
What's the best way to get around Wood Dale, IL ?
Wood Dale Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.