Living in Lemont, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lemont · Census data 2020–2024
Lemont has 17,820 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $123,370 (48% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $468,800, the median rent is $1,209/month.
Lemont at a glance
- Population
- 17,820
- Median age
- 43.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $123,370State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $468,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,209/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 87.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.9%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Lemont a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 78% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lemont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lemont the median home value is $468,800, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,209 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,719 a month in housing costs.
Lemont median household income
The median household income in Lemont is $123,370 and the income per person is $54,818. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Lemont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,645
- Owner-occupied
- 87.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.4%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.73
Lemont demographics
- Population
- 17,820
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 6,412
- Foreign-born
- 17.8%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lemont ›
Education in Lemont
46.9% of adults 25 and older in Lemont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 19.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lemont
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Lemont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemont | 17,820 | $123,370 | $468,800 | $1,209 |
| Lockport Heights | 890 | $78,211 | $192,200 | — |
| Homer Glen | 24,529 | $136,678 | $418,800 | $1,861 |
| Bonnie Brae | 846 | $60,500 | $219,800 | $1,835 |
| Darien | 21,879 | $111,215 | $398,700 | $1,857 |
| Woodridge | 33,941 | $101,000 | $363,700 | $1,494 |
| Lockport | 26,409 | $111,981 | $316,000 | $1,525 |
| Bolingbrook | 74,096 | $108,400 | $314,700 | $1,749 |
| Burr Ridge | 11,141 | $156,829 | $700,400 | $3,501 |
More for people moving to Lemont
Lemont ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Lemont: FAQ
What is the median household income in Lemont, IL?
The median household income in Lemont is $123,370, 48% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lemont?
The median home value in Lemont is $468,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Lemont?
The median gross rent in Lemont is $1,209 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Lemont, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 78% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Lemont?
The median age in Lemont is 43.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Lemont?
The average commute to work in Lemont is 35 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lemont?
The unemployment rate in Lemont is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lemont?
46.9% of adults in Lemont have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: