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New Lenox.
About
Life in New Lenox
If you're considering New Lenox, understand that you're looking at a fairly affluent, family-heavy suburb with good bones but real commute costs. The median home sits around $399,900 and median household income is $141,000, so this skews toward established families rather than first-time buyers or young professionals. Your daily commute to Chicago will average about 33 minutes, which is manageable but not trivial—factor that into your quality-of-life calculation.
New Lenox at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Foreign-Born
2.5%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
+6.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.5% foreign-born, most often from Poland
Who lives in New Lenox: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In New Lenox, the largest foreign-born group is from Poland (25.3%), and 1.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.0%
of residents
65 and Older
11.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
45.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.4%
of households
Married Couples
70.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.05
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 12% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in New Lenox
In New Lenox, rent runs 12% above the IL average, and home values are 52% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,276
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
92.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1998
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $457,710 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below IL average
Unemployment in New Lenox and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in New Lenox is 0.7 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What New Lenox 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
Commute32.7 min avg
How New Lenox residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In New Lenox, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 32 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 82% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in New Lenox runs 82% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
59
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
798.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
New Lenox Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Will County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Will County, which includes New Lenox, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.3M |
| 2024 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2023 | 24 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2019 | 30 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
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
Will County, county-wide
New Lenox is about 4% of Will County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Will County, which includes New Lenox, is typically good — 225 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
225
per year
Moderate Days
135
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Will County, county-wide
New Lenox is about 4% of Will County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
New Lenox has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.1"
Annual Snowfall
16.9"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
126
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 1.99" |
| Feb | 35°F | 20°F | 1.78" |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 2.27" |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 3.93" |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.53" |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.30" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.55" |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 3.97" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.17" |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.14" |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.46" |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 1.94" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in New Lenox
New Lenox has 2 hospitals, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
1.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Saint Joseph Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Joliet
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.1 mi away · Bolingbrook
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.4 mi away · Olympia Fields
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.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in New Lenox
New Lenox's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 47.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
47.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near New Lenox (within 15 miles)
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 · 1,223 students · in-state tuition $38,900 · 71% graduate · median earnings $69,137 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 820 students · in-state tuition $21,205 · 65% graduate · median earnings $60,507 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 200 students · in-state tuition $17,900 · 73% graduate · median earnings $46,609 (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, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for New Lenox
New Lenox has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
23 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
46 mi awayPublic Libraries in New Lenox
New Lenox Public Library District
120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox
Cities Near New Lenox
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to New Lenox?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
New Lenox FAQ
Is New Lenox, Illinois affordable?⌄
New Lenox's median rent is $1,431/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $140,865/year. Median home value is $399,900.
Is New Lenox, Illinois safe?⌄
New Lenox's violent crime rate was 59 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 799 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in New Lenox, Illinois?⌄
New Lenox has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in New Lenox, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in New Lenox is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,431/month and median household income is $140,865/year. The median home value is $399,900. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in New Lenox, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in New Lenox is 33 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