What are the schools like in Lemont, IL?

Lemont is served primarily by Lemont-Bromberek CSD 113A. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What is the median household income in Lemont?

The median household income in Lemont, IL is $128,694 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Lemont, IL?

Lemont has an average high temperature of 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.2 inches.

Lemont, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lemont, IL affordable or expensive?

Lemont's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lemont is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $445,000 and the median rent is $1,276 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lemont, IL?

Lemont has a violent crime rate of 34.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 542.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lemont, IL a Good Place to Live?

Lemont is a small city of 17,558 in Illinois, with a median household income of $128,694 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Lemont stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Lemont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lemont city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Lemont's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lemont costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lemont, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$445,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,276	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$128,694	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lemont's violent crime rate is 34.3 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

34.3 /100k

Property Crime

542.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lemont is served primarily by Lemont-Bromberek CSD 113A. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lemont, IL	National Avg
School District	Lemont-Bromberek CSD 113A	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lemont sees average highs of 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation and 33.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lemont, IL
Average High — January	33.1°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	40.4"
Annual Snowfall	33.2"

Demographics

Metric	Lemont, IL	National Avg
Population	17,558	—
Median Age	44.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	19.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Lemont

Lemont, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60439

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lemont, IL affordable or expensive?

Lemont's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lemont roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $445,000 and median rent is $1,276/month.

What is the crime rate in Lemont, IL?

Lemont's violent crime rate is 34.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 542.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lemont?

Public schools in Lemont are operated by Lemont-Bromberek CSD 113A. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 44.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lemont, IL a good place to live?

Lemont, IL has a population of 17,558, a median household income of $128,694, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lemont?

Lemont averages 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches with about 33.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lemont?

Lemont, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60439.

What is the population of Lemont?

The population of Lemont, Illinois is 17,558 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lemont?

Key numbers for living in Lemont: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $445,000, median household income $128,694, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lemont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.