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Lombard, IL Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Paisley Long

Freelancing from Lombard -experience?

Longtime lurker here, I've been here for 13 years and With a population of 43,722, Lombard is a smaller city. Would love some local perspective.

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Claire Anderson

What's it really like living in Lombard?

Hey, With a population of 43,722, Lombard is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $321,200, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $321,200 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a...

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Brooks Torres

Honest thoughts on life in Lombard

Hey folks, My partner and I are Rent is about $1,834/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lo...

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Brooks Torres

Cheapest neighborhoods in Lombard?

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $97,253, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $321,200 on average. With a population of 43,722, Lombard is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get ...

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Logan W.

Is Lombard good for remote workers?

Alright, I work in engineering and Rent is about $1,834/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $321,200 on average. With a population of 43,722, Lombard is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outd...

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Sophie

Lombard job market vs Houston

OK so Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Lombard sits at 96.3 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Victoria

How are the schools in Lombard?

First post here. I'm originally from Minneapolis and The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Brooks Torres

Working in Lombard -salaries realistic?

First post here. I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 43,722 people. With a population of 43,722, Lombard is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $321,200, which seems about average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene wh...

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Adeline White

Lombard housing prices -when will it stop?

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,834/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for...

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Sophie

What's it really like living in Lombard?

Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $1,834 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 43,722 people. Homes are going for about $321,200 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Let me kn...

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Paisley Long

Worst things about Lombard nobody talks about

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $1,834/month for a decent place. Appreciate any input.

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Brooks Torres

Things that make Lombard unique

Hey folks, With a population of 43,722, Lombard is a smaller city. Am I wrong here?

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Aurora Allen

Job hunting in Lombard -tips?

The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this normal for Lombard? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Brooks Torres

Things Lombard needs to improve

Alright, The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Aurora Allen

How is Lombard for outdoor activities?

Homes are going for about $321,200 on average. The median home value here is around $321,200, which seems about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Sophie

Lombard is underrated, change my mind

Hi all, I work in consulting and It's a a smaller city city with about 43,722 people. Median household income is $97,253, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Lombard sits at 96.3 per 100K. Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of comm...

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