Lyndon is a small town of 561 in Illinois, with a median household income of $50,682
and a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lyndon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lyndon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lyndon 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: 94.5
Lyndon's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lyndon costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lyndon, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$109,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,111
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,682
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lyndon's violent crime rate is 183.1 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
183.1 /100k
Property Crime
882.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Lyndon, IL
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lyndon sees average highs of 28.9°F in January
and 83.1°F in July,
with 39.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.6 inches of snow per year.
Lyndon's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lyndon roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $109,400 and median rent is $1,111/month.
Lyndon's violent crime rate is 183.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 882.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Lyndon, IL has a population of 561, a median household income of $50,682, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lyndon averages 28.9°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.7 inches
with about 29.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lyndon, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61261.
The population of Lyndon, Illinois is 561 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lyndon: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $109,400, median household income $50,682, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lyndon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
