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Lenzburg, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Clair County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
513 Population 442/sq mi density
$44,722 Median Income $25,688 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $135,686 Zillow
$645 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,722 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, $645/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lenzburg, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,722
40% below
$25,688 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
67% below
Zillow: $135,686
Median Rent
$645/mo
45% below
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,027/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Lenzburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lenzburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
60%
Home Value
33%
Rent
55%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lenzburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lenzburg residents earn a median household income of $44,722 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,688. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,856 business establishments, including 565 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lenzburg is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,686. Median rent is $645/month, with 29.7% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Lenzburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,027/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

12.9% of adults in Lenzburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lenzburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population513
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density442/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,722
Per Capita$25,688
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$16,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent$645
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$135,686
Housing Units217
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,027/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,442/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation442 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Lenzburg was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 565 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.