Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Lincolnshire is a small city in Illinois with a population of 7,937. Residents earn $179,735 per year, which is 139% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lincolnshire receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lincolnshire offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lincolnshire is $179,735, which is significantly higher than the national average — 139% above $75,149. This places Lincolnshire among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Lincolnshire is $625,800, making it a premium housing market at 122% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,655 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Lincolnshire is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 96 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 550 per 100,000, 72% below the national average.
Lincolnshire is a highly educated community — 76.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Lincolnshire experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 75.5% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.5% |
| 83% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $179,735 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $96,420 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,751 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $143,679 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 19,967 |
| County GDP | $82,869M |
| Restaurants | 1,607 |
| Healthcare | 2,211 |
| Retail | 2,099 |
| Manufacturing | 811 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,960 |
| 299% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.23% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 35.7% |
| Census Median | $625,800 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $714,013 |
| Median List Price | $705,490 |
| Median List Price | $705,490 |
| $/Sq Ft | $303 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.3% |
| Price Drops | 3.9% |
| Inventory | 26 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,655 |
| 128% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,960 |
| 299% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.23% |
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 3.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.8% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.2% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Mental Distress | 12.3% |
| Physical Distress | 7.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,610/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,211 |
| Total Violent | 96.2/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 68.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 27.5/100K |
| Total Property | 549.5/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 82.4/100K |
| Theft | 467.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 55 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.3 inches |
| 15% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 648 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,737/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1965°N, 87.9177°W |
| County FIPS | 17097 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 76.7% |
| 128% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,737/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 10 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 10 |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,211 |
| Restaurants | 1,607 |
| Retail Stores | 2,099 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 55 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 35.7% |