At a Glance
Median Income
$126,100
$53,572 per capita
Home Value
$447,800
Zillow: $591,883
Median Rent
$1,211/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
554/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.6%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
9.5% smoking rate
How Lemont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lemont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lemont a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lemont residents earn a median household income of $126,100 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,572. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,924 business establishments, including 1,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lemont is $447,800 , 59% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $591,883. Median rent is $1,211/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Lemont reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 554/100K.
Education
45.6% of adults in Lemont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lemont has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population17,643
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density2,000/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born15.4%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,100
Per Capita$53,572
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A+
Home Value$447,800
Rent$1,211
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$591,883
Housing Units6,409
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent40/100K
Property554/100K
Health
Obesity26.2%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation732 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.6%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute35 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Lemont was founded in 1836.
The median home in Lemont was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
15.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.