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Lisle, NY

New York

Lisle is a small town in New York with a population of 258. Residents earn $72,188 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
258 Population 274/sq mi density
$72,188 Median Income $33,587 per capita
$108,900 Home Value $180,722 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,900 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,188
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $108,900
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.2%
70% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

How Lisle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population258
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density274/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,188
Per Capita$33,587
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$2,372M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$180,722
Housing Units91
Rent Burden48.3%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Uninsured6.8%
Smoking16.8%
Depression23.7%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,061 ft (323 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.0%
Libraries5

Is Lisle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lisle receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Lisle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lisle is $72,188, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lisle is $108,900, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Lisle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Lisle has a population of 258 with a density of 274 people per square mile. The median age is 50.3 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%).

Population

258
Total Population
274
People / sq mi
50.3yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.4%
Female 44.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Lisle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lisle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lisle is $72,188, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Lisle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,188
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,587
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
IRS Avg AGI$65,598

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,115
County GDP$2,372M

Business (County)

Restaurants125
Healthcare107
Retail162
Manufacturing57

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,895
126% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.25%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.5 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Lisle is $108,900, 61% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $180,722.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$108,900
61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$180,722

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden48.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.5%
Housing Units91
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,895
126% above US avg
Effective Rate7.25%
In Lisle, 35.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.8% of residents lack health insurance. 16.8% are current smokers. 23.7% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lisle vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure31.9%
Asthma12.6%
COPD7.6%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.8%
20% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity24.5%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress14.2%
Short Sleep35.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.6%
Uninsured6.8%
21% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,724
Dentists1:2,883
Mental Health1:233
Checkup Rate78.7%
Dental Visits61.0%
Premature Death8,256/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access81.0%
Healthcare Facilities107
Lisle has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,061 ft (323 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density274/sq mi
Coordinates42.3491°N, 76.0055°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36023
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 6.4-point margin. 89.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.2%
D 46.8%

Winner: Republican by 6.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.2%
70% below US avg
High School+97.2%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
School Test Score5.39
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density274/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities107
Restaurants125
Retail Stores162

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.5 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%

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