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Ridgewood, IL
Census-designated place in Will County, Illinois.
Population
2,795
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
6,352
ZIP codes
0
Ridgewood and its ZIP codes
Ridgewood at a glance
- Ridgewood is about 28 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $92,500 a year, 11% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,300 (39% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,634 a month.
Local data for Ridgewood, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ridgewood, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,500
Poverty rate
22.8%
Median home value
$161,300
Median rent
$1,634/mo
Homeownership
69.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,905), Puerto Ricans (100), Irish Americans (76).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Will County. PPP loans are for Ridgewood.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,418
267,868 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,456
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.9B
FY 2026, $5,636 per person
How people get to work
Ridgewood, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ridgewood, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,341
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,026
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ridgewood, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.9%
U.S. 33.3% +12.6 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.1%
U.S. 11.1% +16.0 pts
Cities near Ridgewood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ingalls ParkCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 1.1 |
| FairmontCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Preston HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.2 |
| JolietCity | 3.5 mi | 66.3 |
| LockportCity | 4.2 mi | 11.7 |
| Crest HillCity | 4.3 mi | 9 |
| Bonnie BraeCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.2 |
| RockdaleVillage | 4.9 mi | 1.4 |
| MarleyCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.1 |
| SunnylandCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| Lockport HeightsCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| New LenoxVillage | 6.2 mi | 16.1 |
| Homer GlenVillage | 6.4 mi | 22.2 |
| Crystal LawnsCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| RomeovilleVillage | 7.6 mi | 19.3 |
| MokenaVillage | 8 mi | 8.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ridgewood, IL in?
- Ridgewood is in Will County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Ridgewood, IL?
- About 2,795 people live in Ridgewood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ridgewood?
- Nearby places include Ingalls Park (1 mi), Fairmont (2.1 mi), Preston Heights (3.1 mi), Joliet (3.5 mi), Lockport (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023