New Lenox, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In New Lenox, Illinois Summary
Life in New Lenox research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in New Lenox over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in New Lenox:
The population in New Lenox is 26,942.
The median home value in New Lenox is $316,200.
The median income in New Lenox is $118,817.
The cost of living in New Lenox is 110 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in New Lenox is $1,195.
The unemployment rate in New Lenox is 3.7%.
The poverty rate in New Lenox is 2.5%.
Table Of Contents
New Lenox SnackAbility
10
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
9
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
4
New Lenox, IL Crime Report
50
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
183.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-92.17%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
New Lenox / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 50 | 183.6 | 1,985.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 88.1 | 425.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.7 | 9.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.3 | 97.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 36.7 | 278.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 26 | 95.5 | 1,559.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 11 | 40.4 | 246.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 0 | 0.0 | 1,143.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 55.1 | 169.5 | 246.0 |
New Lenox, IL Cost Of Living
110
New Lenox's Overall Cost Of Living
New Lenox's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | New Lenox | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 137 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 94 | 100 | |
New Lenox, IL Photos
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Rankings for New Lenox in Illinois
Map Of New Lenox, IL
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Population over time in New Lenox
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,788 | 2.9% |
| 2020 | 26,032 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 25,701 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 25,347 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 25,024 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 24,747 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 24,536 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 24,369 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 24,190 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 23,946 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in New Lenox
| Race | New Lenox | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.3% | 60.2% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 13.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 17.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in New Lenox
| Gender | New Lenox | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in New Lenox for adults over 25
| Education | New Lenox | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For New Lenox, Illinois
| Income | New Lenox | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.1% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.7% | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.0% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.4% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.7% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 29.4% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.6% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.4% | 10.1% | 9.5% |
