Living in New Lenox, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Lenox · Census data 2020–2024
New Lenox has 28,006 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $140,865 (69% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $399,900, the median rent is $1,431/month.
New Lenox at a glance
- Population
- 28,006
- Median age
- 36.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $140,865State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $399,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,431/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 92.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is New Lenox a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 69% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 1.5%.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Lenox
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Lenox the median home value is $399,900, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,431 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,700 a month in housing costs.
New Lenox median household income
The median household income in New Lenox is $140,865 and the income per person is $51,234. 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in New Lenox: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,498
- Owner-occupied
- 92.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.6%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 3.05
New Lenox demographics
- Population
- 28,006
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 30%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 9,134
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Lenox ›
Education in New Lenox
47.6% of adults 25 and older in New Lenox have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 17.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Lenox
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
New Lenox vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Lenox | 28,006 | $140,865 | $399,900 | $1,431 |
| Ingalls Park | 3,015 | $57,917 | $157,800 | $1,408 |
| Ridgewood | 2,795 | $92,500 | $161,300 | $1,634 |
| Mokena | 20,021 | $123,889 | $401,400 | $1,254 |
| Frankfort | 20,651 | $154,375 | $481,200 | $2,442 |
| Preston Heights | 2,449 | $51,625 | $144,100 | $1,197 |
| Fairmont | 2,617 | $70,795 | $182,300 | $1,455 |
| Manhattan | 11,026 | $128,522 | $332,600 | $1,213 |
| Lockport | 26,409 | $111,981 | $316,000 | $1,525 |
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What is the median household income in New Lenox, IL?
The median household income in New Lenox is $140,865, 69% 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 New Lenox?
The median home value in New Lenox is $399,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in New Lenox?
The median gross rent in New Lenox is $1,431 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is New Lenox, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 69% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 1.5%. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in New Lenox?
The median age in New Lenox is 36.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in New Lenox?
The average commute to work in New Lenox is 33 minutes; 15.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Lenox?
The unemployment rate in New Lenox is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Lenox?
47.6% of adults in New Lenox 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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