Illinois · Metropolitan Area
New Lenox is a small city in Illinois with a population of 27,456. Residents earn $133,071 per year, which is 77% above the national average.
Based on current data, New Lenox 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. New Lenox offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Lenox is $133,071, which is significantly higher than the national average — 77% above $75,149. This places New Lenox among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in New Lenox is $377,500, 34% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,244 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
New Lenox 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 1,215 per 100,000, 38% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
New Lenox experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $133,071 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,850 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,165 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,451 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,924 |
| County GDP | $50,333M |
| Restaurants | 1,360 |
| Healthcare | 1,994 |
| Retail | 1,683 |
| Manufacturing | 594 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,020 |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.39% |
| Commute Time | 32.8 min |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |
| Census Median | $377,500 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $435,236 |
| Median List Price | $471,745 |
| Median List Price | $471,745 |
| $/Sq Ft | $190 |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% |
| Price Drops | 4.9% |
| Inventory | 61 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,244 |
| 7% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,020 |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.39% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.7% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.5% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,358/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,994 |
| Total Violent | 95.6/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Murder | 4.0/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Rape | 12.0/100K |
| Robbery | 15.9/100K |
| Assault | 63.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,215.5/100K |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 143.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,032.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 39.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 59 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.4 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 16.1 sq mi (41.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,709/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5100°N, 87.9700°W |
| County FIPS | 17197 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.5% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,709/sq mi |
| Total Area | 16.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,994 |
| Restaurants | 1,360 |
| Retail Stores | 1,683 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 59 |
| Avg Commute | 32.8 min |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |