At a Glance
Median Income
$162,270
$81,283 per capita
Home Value
$499,300
Zillow: $589,497
Median Rent
$1,537/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
54/100K
1,295/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.5%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Libertyville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Libertyville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Libertyville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Libertyville residents earn a median household income of $162,270 , which is 116% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $81,283. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Libertyville is $499,300 , 77% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $589,497. Median rent is $1,537/month, with 28.9% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Libertyville reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,295/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
71.5% of adults in Libertyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(112% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Libertyville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population20,493
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density2,326/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$162,270
Per Capita$81,283
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A+
Home Value$499,300
Rent$1,537
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$589,497
Housing Units7,905
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent54/100K
Property1,295/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary103/100K
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation706 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.5%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+31.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Libertyville was built in 1976.
25.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.
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