Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Lemont
Lemont, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,669
Population
17,826
Renter Mix
16% Rent
Enjoy outdoor living in Lemont
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Nature
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Lemont is a small village in Cook, Dupage, and Will counties 40 minutes west of Chicago. This small community rests on a bluff overlooking the Des Plaines River Valley. Lemont is surrounded by forests, fields, valleys, and hills with views of rivers and canals. Most residents spend their time outdoors in various natural areas located in or near the village. Heritage Quarries Recreation Area is a popular sport for walking, jogging, picnicking, and fishing. Visit the Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, which has educational programs and space for cross-country skiing, camping, and birdwatching. The center also offers events throughout the year such as their nature photography contest.
The community bonds through seasonal and holiday events throughout the year. The biggest event of the year is "Lemontster Days," a series of activities held throughout the end of September until the end of October to celebrate Halloween. The town celebrates with everything from hay rides to scarecrow contests. The Saint Patrick’s Day Festival is another large crowd pleaser featuring Irish dancing, a parade, and the crowning of the Irish Queen. A suburb of the Windy City, Lemont is close to two highways giving easy access to the city’s greatest landmarks and activities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$119,596
Average: $138,594
Education
6,284
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,080
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lemont has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lemont, IL is $1,699 for one bedroom, and $1,973 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lemont has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,699/month
735 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
562 Students
Public
Grades K-5
533 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
624 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
819 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,324 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Black Partridge Woods Nature Preserve
- Sagawau Environmental Learning Center
- Keepataw Preserve
- Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
- Veterans Woods
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.