Lemont, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Lemont, Illinois Summary
Life in Lemont research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lemont over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lemont:
The population in Lemont is 17,558.
The median home value in Lemont is $491,388.
The median income in Lemont is $128,694.
The cost of living in Lemont is 124 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Lemont is $1,276.
The unemployment rate in Lemont is 3.9%.
The poverty rate in Lemont is 2.5%.
The average high in Lemont is 59.1° and the average low is 42.0°.
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Lemont, IL Crime Report
Crime in Lemont summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lemont. Key points include:
There were 92 total crimes in Lemont in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lemont is 528.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lemont is 51.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lemont is 477.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lemont is -77.24% 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 | 92 | 528.9 | 1,985.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 51.7 | 425.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 46.0 | 278.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 83 | 477.2 | 1,559.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 22 | 126.5 | 246.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 46 | 264.5 | 1,143.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 86.2 | 169.5 | 282.7 |
Lemont, IL Cost Of Living
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 124 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 $491,388.
The median income in Lemont is $128,694.
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 | 124 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 156 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 124 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 90 | 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
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Lemont Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lemont
The current population in Lemont is 17,558. The population has increased 14.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17,558 | 3.7% |
| 2021 | 16,935 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 16,780 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 16,587 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 16,513 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 16,376 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 16,171 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 15,954 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 15,606 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 15,320 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lemont
Lemont is:
88.0% White with 15,446 White residents.
1.5% African American with 255 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 285 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.0% Two Or More with 346 Two Or More residents.
7.0% Hispanic with 1,222 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lemont | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.0% | 59.6% | 58.9% |
| African American | 1.5% | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 7.0% | 17.8% | 18.7% |
Gender in Lemont
Lemont is 48.2% female with 8,456 female residents.
Lemont is 51.8% male with 9,102 male residents.
| Gender | Lemont | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.5% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lemont for adults over 25
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.
21.0% of adults in Lemont completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Lemont completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Lemont completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Lemont completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Lemont completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lemont completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lemont | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lemont, Illinois
2.2% of households in Lemont earn Less than $10,000.
0.3% of households in Lemont earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.8% of households in Lemont earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.3% of households in Lemont earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.1% of households in Lemont earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.5% of households in Lemont earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.5% of households in Lemont earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.8% of households in Lemont earn $100,000 to $149,999.
17.1% of households in Lemont earn $150,000 to $199,999.
22.3% of households in Lemont earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lemont | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.8% | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.3% | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.1% | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.5% | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.5% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.8% | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.1% | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 22.3% | 12.1% | 11.4% |
