What are the schools like in Lindenhurst, IL?

Lindenhurst is served primarily by Lake Villa CCSD 41. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Lindenhurst?

The median household income in Lindenhurst, IL is $124,690 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Lindenhurst, IL?

Lindenhurst has an average high temperature of 29.9°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Lindenhurst, IL affordable or expensive?

Lindenhurst's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lindenhurst is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $251,700 and the median rent is $1,771 per month.

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

Lindenhurst has a violent crime rate of 34.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 153.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lindenhurst, IL a Good Place to Live?

Lindenhurst is a small city of 14,403 in Illinois, with a median household income of $124,690 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lindenhurst is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lindenhurst 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

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

Metric	Lindenhurst, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$251,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,771	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$124,690	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lindenhurst's violent crime rate is 34.9 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

34.9 /100k

Property Crime

153.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lindenhurst is served primarily by Lake Villa CCSD 41. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lindenhurst, IL	National Avg
School District	Lake Villa CCSD 41	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lindenhurst sees average highs of 29.9°F in January and 82.3°F in July, with 37.8 inches of annual precipitation and 43.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lindenhurst, IL
Average High — January	29.9°F
Average High — July	82.3°F
Annual Precipitation	37.8"
Annual Snowfall	43.4"

Demographics

Metric	Lindenhurst, IL	National Avg
Population	14,403	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	6.1%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	12.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Venetian Village, IL 1 mi Old Mill Creek, IL 3 mi Grandwood Park, IL 3 mi Lake Villa, IL 3 mi Third Lake, IL 3 mi

Lindenhurst vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lindenhurst, IL affordable or expensive?

Lindenhurst's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lindenhurst roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $251,700 and median rent is $1,771/month.

What is the crime rate in Lindenhurst, IL?

Lindenhurst's violent crime rate is 34.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 153.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lindenhurst?

Public schools in Lindenhurst are operated by Lake Villa CCSD 41. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 42.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lindenhurst, IL a good place to live?

Lindenhurst, IL has a population of 14,403, a median household income of $124,690, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. 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 Lindenhurst?

Lindenhurst averages 29.9°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.8 inches with about 43.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lindenhurst?

The population of Lindenhurst, Illinois is 14,403 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lindenhurst?

Key numbers for living in Lindenhurst: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $251,700, median household income $124,690, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lindenhurst side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.