At a Glance
Median Income
$133,071
$48,850 per capita
Home Value
$377,500
Zillow: $435,236
Median Rent
$1,244/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
107/100K
1,413/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.5%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How New Lenox Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Lenox's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Lenox a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Lenox residents earn a median household income of $133,071 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,850. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,924 business establishments, including 1,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Lenox is $377,500 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,236. Median rent is $1,244/month, with 29.9% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
New Lenox reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,413/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.5% of adults in New Lenox hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Lenox has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population27,456
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,709/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$133,071
Per Capita$48,850
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A+
Home Value$377,500
Rent$1,244
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$435,236
Housing Units9,397
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent107/100K
Property1,413/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault52/100K
Burglary77/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation682 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.5%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+17.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in New Lenox was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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