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Living in
Lincolnwood.
The Census tops out at $3,500+ for rent; it doesn't publish exact figures above that.
About
Life in Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood is a community of 13,179 people in Illinois. The median household income is $109,731, median rent runs about $3,501 per month, and median home values are around $496,400. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.
Lincolnwood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Foreign-Born
34.0%
Broadband Internet
91.1%
of households
Population Growth
-3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics34.0% foreign-born, most often from Pakistan
Who lives in Lincolnwood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lincolnwood, the largest foreign-born group is from Pakistan (12.5%), and 16.2% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
23.4%
of residents
65 and Older
27.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.3%
of households
Married Couples
68.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.80
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 Livingrent 175% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Lincolnwood
In Lincolnwood, rent runs 175% above the IL average, and home values are 89% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
43.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
83.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1958
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $570,667 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Lincolnwood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cook County, which includes Lincolnwood, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Lincolnwood: Cook County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cook County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lincolnwood is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lincolnwood 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
Commute28.5 min avg
How Lincolnwood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lincolnwood, most residents drive alone to work (59%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 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 63% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lincolnwood runs 63% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
123.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,796.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lincolnwood 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 Lincolnwood, 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
Lincolnwood 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 Lincolnwood, 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
Lincolnwood is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lincolnwood has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.8"
Annual Snowfall
33.6"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
128
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 16°F | 2.10" |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 1.98" |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.26" |
| Apr | 57°F | 38°F | 4.00" |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 4.84" |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.31" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.74" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.16" |
| Sep | 75°F | 55°F | 3.56" |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.59" |
| Nov | 49°F | 33°F | 2.63" |
| Dec | 38°F | 22°F | 2.34" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lincolnwood
Uninsured
4.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lincolnwood's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Swedish Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Chicago
Saint Francis Hospital-evanston
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Evanston
Methodist Hospital of Chicago
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Chicago
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.
Education10.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood's student/teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 56.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
56.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lincolnwood (within 15 miles)
University of Illinois Chicago
10.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 22,170 students · in-state tuition $14,652 · 70% graduate · median earnings $73,666 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 14,090 students · in-state tuition $47,676 · 68% graduate · median earnings $75,602 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,737 students · in-state tuition $56,060 · 72% graduate · median earnings $78,431 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 9,201 students · in-state tuition $70,589 · 97% graduate · median earnings $104,255 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,368 students · in-state tuition $37,344 · 54% graduate · median earnings $48,427 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,406 students · in-state tuition $13,020 · 46% graduate · median earnings $52,883 (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, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
41 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood Public Library District
4000 West Pratt Avenue, Lincolnwood
Cities Near Lincolnwood
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lincolnwood?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lincolnwood FAQ
Is Lincolnwood, Illinois affordable?⌄
Lincolnwood's median rent is $3,500+/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $109,731/year. Median home value is $496,400.
Is Lincolnwood, Illinois safe?⌄
Lincolnwood's violent crime rate was 123 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 1797 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lincolnwood, Illinois?⌄
Cook County, which includes Lincolnwood, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lincolnwood, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Lincolnwood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,500+/month and median household income is $109,731/year. The median home value is $496,400. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lincolnwood, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Lincolnwood is 29 minutes, which is about 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