Living in Lombard, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lombard · Census data 2020–2024
Lombard has 43,619 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $100,362 (20% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $335,700, the median rent is $1,948/month.
Lombard at a glance
- Population
- 43,619
- Median age
- 39.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $100,362State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $335,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,948/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 70.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Lombard a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lombard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lombard the median home value is $335,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,948 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,218 a month in housing costs.
Lombard median household income
The median household income in Lombard is $100,362 and the income per person is $50,380. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Lombard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,467
- Owner-occupied
- 70.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.2%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.48
Lombard demographics
- Population
- 43,619
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 17,262
- Foreign-born
- 16.6%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lombard ›
Education in Lombard
49.9% of adults 25 and older in Lombard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 16.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lombard
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20.4%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Lombard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lombard | 43,619 | $100,362 | $335,700 | $1,948 |
| Villa Park | 22,345 | $95,015 | $329,000 | $1,438 |
| Glen Ellyn | 28,390 | $140,938 | $544,000 | $1,433 |
| Oakbrook Terrace | 2,723 | $76,905 | $372,400 | $1,875 |
| Addison | 35,489 | $90,431 | $341,300 | $1,245 |
| Elmhurst | 45,671 | $149,644 | $545,400 | $1,975 |
| Oak Brook | 8,056 | $175,870 | $903,200 | $2,590 |
| Glendale Heights | 32,808 | $86,545 | $261,700 | $1,590 |
| Wheaton | 53,557 | $120,008 | $455,700 | $1,799 |
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What is the median household income in Lombard, IL?
The median household income in Lombard is $100,362, 20% 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 Lombard?
The median home value in Lombard is $335,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Lombard?
The median gross rent in Lombard is $1,948 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Lombard, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Lombard?
The median age in Lombard is 39.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Lombard?
The average commute to work in Lombard is 26 minutes; 20.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lombard?
The unemployment rate in Lombard is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lombard?
49.9% of adults in Lombard 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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