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Lindenhurst.
About
Life in Lindenhurst
This North Shore suburb in Lake County is a solid middle-ground choice for families and professionals who want suburban quietness without sacrificing reasonable access to jobs and city amenities. The median household income sits around $131,474, and homes typically run $294,100 with median rent around $1,768 monthly—not cheap by national standards, but reasonable for the Chicago metro area, especially if you're coming from closer-in neighborhoods. The job market is steady with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, though most residents likely commute, with an average of 32.6 minutes to work; you're really banking on proximity to the broader Chicago job market rather than local employment density.
Lindenhurst at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Foreign-Born
13.7%
Broadband Internet
97.3%
of households
Population Growth
+2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Lindenhurst: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lindenhurst, the largest foreign-born group is from India (18.0%), and 6.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.4%
of residents
65 and Older
12.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.7%
of households
Married Couples
66.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.78
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 39% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Lindenhurst
In Lindenhurst, rent runs 39% above the IL average, and home values are 12% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
33.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,402
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $360,110 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Lindenhurst and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Lake County, which includes Lindenhurst, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Lindenhurst: Lake County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lake County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lindenhurst is about 2% of Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lindenhurst 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
Commute34.1 min avg
How Lindenhurst residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lindenhurst, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 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 Lindenhurst runs 83% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
54.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
177.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lindenhurst Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lake County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lake County, which includes Lindenhurst, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 16 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 24 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 26 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Flood | $70,000 |
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
Lake County, county-wide
Lindenhurst is about 2% of Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lake County, which includes Lindenhurst, is typically good.
Median AQI
39
Lake County, county-wide
Lindenhurst is about 2% of Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lindenhurst has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.8"
Annual Snowfall
43.4"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
132
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 15°F | 2.07" |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.89" |
| Mar | 45°F | 27°F | 2.64" |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 4.12" |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 4.44" |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.20" |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 3.92" |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 3.27" |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.36" |
| Oct | 60°F | 43°F | 3.04" |
| Nov | 47°F | 31°F | 2.54" |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 2.28" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lindenhurst
Uninsured
3.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lindenhurst's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Lake Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 9.1 mi away · Waukegan
Vista Medical Center East
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.3 mi away · Waukegan
Midwestern Region Med Center, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.4 mi away · Zion
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.
Education14.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lindenhurst
Lindenhurst's student/teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 47.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
47.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 54 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lindenhurst
Lindenhurst has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (54 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
54 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
72 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lindenhurst
Lake Villa Public Library District
140 North Munn Road, Lindenhurst
Cities Near Lindenhurst
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lindenhurst?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lindenhurst FAQ
Is Lindenhurst, Illinois affordable?⌄
Lindenhurst's median rent is $1,768/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $131,474/year. Median home value is $294,100.
Is Lindenhurst, Illinois safe?⌄
Lindenhurst'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 178 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lindenhurst, Illinois?⌄
Lake County, which includes Lindenhurst, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lindenhurst, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Lindenhurst is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,768/month and median household income is $131,474/year. The median home value is $294,100. About 33% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lindenhurst, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Lindenhurst is 34 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