Living in Lisle, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lisle · Census data 2020–2024
Lisle has 23,407 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $107,479 (29% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $406,800, the median rent is $1,658/month.
Lisle at a glance
- Population
- 23,407
- Median age
- 36.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $107,479State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $406,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,658/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 55.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Lisle a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Home values 55% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lisle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lisle the median home value is $406,800, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,658 per month, which is 25.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,738 a month in housing costs.
Lisle median household income
The median household income in Lisle is $107,479 and the income per person is $61,682. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Lisle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,466
- Owner-occupied
- 55.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.1%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.25
Lisle demographics
- Population
- 23,407
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 10,050
- Foreign-born
- 15.5%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lisle ›
Education in Lisle
61.9% of adults 25 and older in Lisle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 25.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lisle
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 21.1%
- Drive alone
- 64.7%
- Public transit
- 7.6%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Lisle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisle | 23,407 | $107,479 | $406,800 | $1,658 |
| Downers Grove | 50,054 | $115,114 | $449,800 | $1,656 |
| Woodridge | 33,941 | $101,000 | $363,700 | $1,494 |
| Wheaton | 53,557 | $120,008 | $455,700 | $1,799 |
| Naperville | 150,692 | $155,105 | $540,200 | $1,885 |
| Glen Ellyn | 28,390 | $140,938 | $544,000 | $1,433 |
| Warrenville | 14,718 | $100,321 | $286,100 | $1,926 |
| Westmont | 23,724 | $88,090 | $379,100 | $1,533 |
| Darien | 21,879 | $111,215 | $398,700 | $1,857 |
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What is the median household income in Lisle, IL?
The median household income in Lisle is $107,479, 29% 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 Lisle?
The median home value in Lisle is $406,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Lisle?
The median gross rent in Lisle is $1,658 per month, about 25.3% of household income.
Is Lisle, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 55% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Lisle?
The median age in Lisle is 36.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Lisle?
The average commute to work in Lisle is 28 minutes; 21.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lisle?
The unemployment rate in Lisle is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lisle?
61.9% of adults in Lisle 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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