Living in Lindenhurst, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lindenhurst · Census data 2020–2024
Lindenhurst has 14,417 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $131,474 (58% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $294,100, the median rent is $1,768/month.
Lindenhurst at a glance
- Population
- 14,417
- Median age
- 37.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $131,474State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $294,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,768/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.9%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Lindenhurst a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 58% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lindenhurst
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lindenhurst the median home value is $294,100, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,768 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,452 a month in housing costs.
Lindenhurst median household income
The median household income in Lindenhurst is $131,474 and the income per person is $52,881. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Lindenhurst: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,224
- Owner-occupied
- 85.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.5%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.78
Lindenhurst demographics
- Population
- 14,417
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 5,132
- Foreign-born
- 13.7%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lindenhurst ›
Education in Lindenhurst
47.9% of adults 25 and older in Lindenhurst have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lindenhurst
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Lindenhurst vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenhurst | 14,417 | $131,474 | $294,100 | $1,768 |
| Venetian Village | 2,334 | $79,273 | $231,100 | $1,711 |
| Old Mill Creek | 143 | $108,333 | $450,000 | $1,688 |
| Grandwood Park | 5,262 | $126,736 | $330,500 | $1,836 |
| Lake Villa | 8,683 | $118,750 | $351,700 | $1,533 |
| Third Lake | 1,137 | $150,139 | $361,500 | — |
| Round Lake Beach | 27,079 | $86,059 | $199,200 | $1,543 |
| Antioch | 14,859 | $108,899 | $306,700 | $1,129 |
| Round Lake Heights | 2,592 | $78,986 | $216,800 | $1,453 |
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What is the median household income in Lindenhurst, IL?
The median household income in Lindenhurst is $131,474, 58% 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 Lindenhurst?
The median home value in Lindenhurst is $294,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Lindenhurst?
The median gross rent in Lindenhurst is $1,768 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is Lindenhurst, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 58% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Lindenhurst?
The median age in Lindenhurst is 37.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Lindenhurst?
The average commute to work in Lindenhurst is 34 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lindenhurst?
The unemployment rate in Lindenhurst is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lindenhurst?
47.9% of adults in Lindenhurst 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.
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