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Lindenhurst, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
14,365 Population 3,171/sq mi density
$127,837 Median Income $49,564 per capita
$275,400 Home Value $343,339 Zillow
$1,836 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
35 Violent Crime/100K 294 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$127,837 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$275,400 home value, $1,836/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lindenhurst, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$127,837
70% above
$49,564 per capita
Home Value
$275,400
2% below
Zillow: $343,339
Median Rent
$1,836/mo
58% above
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
35/100K
91% below
294/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.1%
31% above
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
2% below
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Lindenhurst Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
170%
Home Value
98%
Rent
158%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
131%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lindenhurst 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

Lindenhurst residents earn a median household income of $127,837 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,564. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lindenhurst is $275,400 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,339. Median rent is $1,836/month, with 18.6% 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 1985.

Safety & Crime

Lindenhurst reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 294/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

44.1% of adults in Lindenhurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% above the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lindenhurst has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population14,365
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density3,171/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$127,837
Per Capita$49,564
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$275,400
Rent$1,836
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$343,339
Housing Units5,267
Rent Burden18.6%

Crime

F
Violent35/100K
Property294/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault7/100K
Burglary14/100K

Health

Obesity31.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation768 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.1%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Lindenhurst was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.