The Town FilesWinfield, Illinois
Village in DuPage County · population 9,835 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $386,300
- Household income
- $135,795
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 61
- Median age
- 44.0
Winfield is a village of 9,835 people in DuPage County, Illinois. The median home is worth $386,300, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks more of a college town than 95% of Illinois towns, more upscale than 93% of Illinois towns, better transit than 88% of Illinois towns.
How Winfield ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Winfield is worth $386,300, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $135,795, which is more affordable than 27% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,493 a month. 91.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Winfield | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $386,300 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,493 | $960 |
| Median household income | $135,795 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 91.9% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Winfield
| People | Winfield | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.9% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.7% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.8% | — |
| Work from home | 26.5% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 90.4% |
Weather in Winfield
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 16.1°F. About 33.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.3 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
61 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winfield since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on June 20, 2021 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 177 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 22, 1984.
Severe weather in DuPage County since 1996
DuPage County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| August 19, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1935: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in DuPage County
DuPage County had 622,113 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,674 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Winfield itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Winfield
3 public schools with 906 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill Elem School | K-5 | 589 | 14.0 |
| Winfield Central School | 3-8 | 215 | 11.3 |
| Winfield Primary School | K-2 | 102 | 10.2 |
Towns near Winfield
- Wheaton, IL2.8 mi · 53,970 people · home $455,700
- Carol Stream, IL3.1 mi · 39,854 people · home $335,000
- West Chicago, IL3.7 mi · 25,614 people · home $336,800
- Warrenville, IL4.3 mi · 13,553 people · home $286,100
- Glen Ellyn, IL4.7 mi · 28,846 people · home $544,000
- Glendale Heights, IL4.8 mi · 33,176 people · home $261,700
- Bartlett, IL5.8 mi · 41,105 people · home $375,700
- Bloomingdale, IL6.0 mi · 22,382 people · home $376,500
Winfield questions
Is Winfield, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Winfield scores better for retirees than 50% of Illinois towns and quieter than 24%. 21.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.0).
How much does a house cost in Winfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Winfield is valued at $386,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $135,795, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,493 a month.
What is the weather like in Winfield?
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 16.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.2 inches of precipitation a year and 24.3 inches of snow.
Does Winfield get tornadoes?
61 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on June 20, 2021. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)