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Living in
Lemont.
About
Life in Lemont
Living in Lemont means settling into a stable, affluent suburb where most neighbors own their homes and many are raising families—about 63% of households are married couples, and the median household income sits around $123,370, which is notably higher than national averages. The village has real character rooted in its European immigrant heritage, reflected in the schools (you'll find a Lithuanian Montessori school and a Polish school alongside traditional public options) and the tight-knit community that still celebrates traditions and achievement—the Little League team's fourth-place finish at Nationals in 2006 got a full parade. Your weekends will likely involve the Des Plaines River valley and Waterfall Glen across the way, though you're close enough to Chicago (about 35 minutes on average) that the city isn't really an escape destination—it's just a commute away.
Lemont at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Foreign-Born
17.8%
Broadband Internet
92.4%
of households
Population Growth
+4.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.8% foreign-born, most often from Poland
Who lives in Lemont: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lemont, the largest foreign-born group is from Poland (44.1%), and 14.5% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
25.0%
of residents
65 and Older
20.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.8%
of households
Married Couples
63.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.73
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Living
Rent, home values, and income in Lemont
In Lemont, home values are 78% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,288
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $589,005 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Lemont and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cook County, which includes Lemont, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Lemont: Cook County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cook County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lemont is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lemont Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute34.8 min avg
How Lemont residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lemont, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 42% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 22 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 83% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lemont runs 83% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
54.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
480.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lemont Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 55 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cook County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cook County, which includes Lemont, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 55 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | Flood | $494.9M |
| 2024 | 57 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $550.0M |
| 2022 | 51 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.1M |
| 2021 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cook County, county-wide
Lemont is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cook County, which includes Lemont, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
149
per year
Moderate Days
191
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Cook County, county-wide
Lemont is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate87°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lemont has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.4"
Annual Snowfall
33.2"
Hot Days/Year
45
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
131
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 15°F | 2.30" |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 2.00" |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 2.50" |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 4.14" |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.98" |
| Jun | 84°F | 60°F | 4.65" |
| Jul | 90°F | 64°F | 4.10" |
| Aug | 87°F | 63°F | 4.46" |
| Sep | 80°F | 55°F | 3.45" |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 3.68" |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 2.73" |
| Dec | 38°F | 21°F | 2.40" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lemont
Uninsured
1.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lemont's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Bolingbrook
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 8.5 mi away · New Lenox
Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · New Lenox
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lemont
Lemont's student/teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 46.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lemont (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,114 students · in-state tuition $4,680 · 26% graduate · median earnings $51,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,015 students · in-state tuition $40,700 · 64% graduate · median earnings $59,389 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,096 students · in-state tuition $39,080 · 62% graduate · median earnings $64,661 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,428 students · in-state tuition $47,340 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,646 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,942 students · in-state tuition $37,650 · 60% graduate · median earnings $67,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,223 students · in-state tuition $38,900 · 71% graduate · median earnings $69,137 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lemont
Lemont has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
19 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
46 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lemont
Lemont Public Library District
50 East Wend Street, Lemont
Cities Near Lemont
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lemont FAQ
Is Lemont, Illinois safe?⌄
Lemont's violent crime rate was 55 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 481 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lemont, Illinois?⌄
Cook County, which includes Lemont, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Lemont, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Lemont is 35 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from