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Crime in Lemont summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lemont. Key points include:
There were 101 total crimes in Lemont in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lemont is 576.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lemont is 34.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lemont is 542.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lemont is -72.78% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Lemont Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lemont / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 101 | 576.9 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 34.3 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 11.4 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 95 | 542.6 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 19 | 108.5 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 56 | 319.9 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 20 | 114.2 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Lemont summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lemont. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lemont is 123 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lemont is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lemont is $565,404.
The median income in Lemont is $123,370.
Lemont's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lemont Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lemont | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 186 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lemont, IL Weather
The average high in Lemont is 59.1° and the average low is 42.0°.
There are 72.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.2 inches of precipitation each year with 34.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lemont |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lemont Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lemont
The current population in Lemont is 17,820. The population has increased 16.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,820 | 1.0% |
| 2023 | 17,643 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 17,558 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 17,535 | 2.4% |
| 2020 | 17,131 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 17,023 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 16,935 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 16,780 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 16,587 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 16,513 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 16,376 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 16,171 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 15,954 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 15,606 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 15,320 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lemont
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Lemont is:
84.6% White with 15,068 White residents.
1.7% African American with 296 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.8% Asian with 502 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 22 Other residents.
2.0% Two Or More with 353 Two Or More residents.
8.9% Hispanic with 1,579 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lemont | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.6% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.7% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.9% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lemont
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Lemont is 49.7% female with 8,862 female residents.
Lemont is 50.3% male with 8,957 male residents.
| Gender | Lemont | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lemont for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Lemont completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Lemont completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in Lemont completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Lemont completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Lemont completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Lemont completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Lemont completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Lemont completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lemont completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lemont | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lemont, Illinois
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3.3% of households in Lemont earn Less than $10,000.
1.0% of households in Lemont earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.4% of households in Lemont earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.2% of households in Lemont earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.5% of households in Lemont earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.1% of households in Lemont earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.4% of households in Lemont earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.9% of households in Lemont earn $100,000 to $149,999.
19.7% of households in Lemont earn $150,000 to $199,999.
23.5% of households in Lemont earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lemont | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.0% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.4% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.2% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.5% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.1% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.9% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19.7% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.5% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
