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About
Life in Lisle
Lisle is a community of 23,413 people in Illinois. The median household income is $107,479, median rent runs about $1,658 per month, and median home values are around $407,000. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.
Lisle at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Foreign-Born
15.5%
Broadband Internet
93.3%
of households
Population Growth
-1.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.5% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Lisle: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lisle, the largest foreign-born group is from India (27.3%), and 7.0% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
20.7%
of residents
65 and Older
15.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.8%
of households
Married Couples
45.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.25
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 30% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Lisle
In Lisle, rent runs 30% above the IL average, and home values are 55% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,631
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $427,621 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Lisle and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in DuPage County, which includes Lisle, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Lisle: DuPage County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
DuPage County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lisle is about 3% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lisle 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
Commute27.7 min avg
How Lisle residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lisle, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 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 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lisle runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
46.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
480.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lisle Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 37 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
DuPage County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In DuPage County, which includes Lisle, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 37 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2022 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 18 | Flood | $30,000 |
| 2019 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $560,000 |
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
DuPage County, county-wide
Lisle is about 3% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in DuPage County, which includes Lisle, is typically good — 233 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
233
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
DuPage County, county-wide
Lisle is about 3% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lisle has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.0"
Annual Snowfall
24.3"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
144
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 15°F | 2.19" |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 1.96" |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 2.36" |
| Apr | 59°F | 36°F | 3.82" |
| May | 71°F | 47°F | 4.79" |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.43" |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.25" |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 4.35" |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.36" |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 3.58" |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 2.77" |
| Dec | 37°F | 21°F | 2.32" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lisle
Uninsured
4.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lisle's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Edward Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Naperville
Linden Oaks at Edward
Psychiatric · 4.1 mi away · Naperville
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Downers Grove
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.
Education12.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lisle
Lisle's student/teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 61.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
61.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Lisle
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,942 students · in-state tuition $37,650 · 60% graduate · median earnings $67,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,114 students · in-state tuition $4,680 · 26% graduate · median earnings $51,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Illinois
11.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 14,027 students · in-state tuition $22,243 · 75% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (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 · 3,974 students · in-state tuition $29,970 · 67% graduate · median earnings $64,180 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,006 students · in-state tuition $45,858 · 72% graduate · median earnings $67,398 (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)
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, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lisle
Lisle has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
26 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
52 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lisle
Lisle Library District
777 Front Street, Lisle
Cities Near Lisle
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lisle FAQ
Is Lisle, Illinois affordable?⌄
Lisle's median rent is $1,658/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $107,479/year. Median home value is $406,800.
Is Lisle, Illinois safe?⌄
Lisle's violent crime rate was 47 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 480 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lisle, Illinois?⌄
DuPage County, which includes Lisle, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lisle, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Lisle is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,658/month and median household income is $107,479/year. The median home value is $406,800. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lisle, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Lisle is 28 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