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Crime in New Lenox summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in New Lenox. Key points include:
There were 277 total crimes in New Lenox in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in New Lenox is 978.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in New Lenox is 53.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in New Lenox is 925.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in New Lenox is -53.84% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In New Lenox Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
New Lenox / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 277 | 978.3 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 53.0 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 10.6 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 35.3 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 262 | 925.3 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 49 | 173.1 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 207 | 731.1 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 21.2 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in New Lenox summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in New Lenox. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in New Lenox is 115 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in New Lenox is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in New Lenox is $440,655.
The median income in New Lenox is $140,865.
New Lenox's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In New Lenox Comparison Table
| Living Expense | New Lenox | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 155 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
New Lenox, IL Weather
The average high in New Lenox is 59.7° and the average low is 40.1°.
There are 71.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.0 inches of precipitation each year with 28.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | New Lenox |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 28.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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New Lenox Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in New Lenox
The current population in New Lenox is 28,006. The population has increased 17.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28,006 | 2.0% |
| 2023 | 27,456 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 27,242 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 26,942 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 26,788 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 26,454 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 26,032 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 25,701 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 25,347 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 25,024 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 24,747 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 24,536 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 24,369 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 24,190 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 23,946 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in New Lenox
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New Lenox is:
89.0% White with 24,933 White residents.
0.6% African American with 180 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 188 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 39 Other residents.
3.5% Two Or More with 994 Two Or More residents.
6.0% Hispanic with 1,667 Hispanic residents.
| Race | New Lenox | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.0% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in New Lenox
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New Lenox is 48.7% female with 13,631 female residents.
New Lenox is 51.3% male with 14,375 male residents.
| Gender | New Lenox | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in New Lenox for adults over 25
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-1.0% of adults in New Lenox completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in New Lenox completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in New Lenox completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in New Lenox completed some college.
11.0% of adults in New Lenox completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in New Lenox completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in New Lenox completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in New Lenox completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in New Lenox completed doctorate degree.
| Education | New Lenox | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -1.0% | 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 | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For New Lenox, Illinois
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2.0% of households in New Lenox earn Less than $10,000.
0.3% of households in New Lenox earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.4% of households in New Lenox earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.7% of households in New Lenox earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.9% of households in New Lenox earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.5% of households in New Lenox earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.4% of households in New Lenox earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.4% of households in New Lenox earn $100,000 to $149,999.
19.4% of households in New Lenox earn $150,000 to $199,999.
27.0% of households in New Lenox earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | New Lenox | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.3% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.4% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.7% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.9% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.5% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.4% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19.4% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 27.0% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
