Lombard

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Lombard, IL Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,831

Population

44,301

Renter Mix

32% Rent

The entire family will enjoy this city’s wholesome entertainment

Family-Friendly Entertainment Shopping Restaurants Accessible Parks

Lombard, Illinois is a wonderful place to raise a family with its wholesome entertainment and lively atmosphere. Community parks, water parks, shopping malls, amusement centers, and family-friendly restaurants are available in this city. The Paradise Bay Water Park is a state-of-the-art waterpark that offers summertime fun for everyone. Yorktown Center is a popular shopping mall, and there are multiple others throughout town.

For kid-friendly fun, take the whole family to the Enchanted Castle for casual eats, arcade games, go-karts, laser tag, and more. For a more upscale experience, visit Greek Islands for a fresh, natural Greek food in a family-friendly environment. Lombard is only 22 miles from Chicago and around 16 miles from the O’Hare International Airport. Apartments in this area tend to have higher rent, but there’s something for everyone in Lombard.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$91,414

Average: $113,756

Education

17,165

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

24,143

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

22%

Over 65

20%

Housing Distribution

Lombard has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lombard, IL is $1,904 for a studio, $1,830 for one bedroom, $2,104 for two bedrooms, and $2,454 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lombard has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,830/month
762 Sq Ft
House
$3,233/month
1,357 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Pleasant Lane Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

247 Students

Westmore Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

411 Students

Butterfield Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

270 Students

York Center Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

160 Students

Wm Hammerschmidt Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

391 Students

Glenn Westlake Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

967 Students

Glenbard East High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,275 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lilacia Park
  • Churchill Woods Forest Preserve
  • Lyman Woods Interpretive Center
  • Willowbrook Forest Preserve
  • Willowbrook Wildlife Center

Transit / Subway

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway 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.