Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Lynwood
Lynwood, IL Area Guide
A park-side haven just 30 minutes from Chicago
Suburban
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Public Transportation
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Outdoors
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Just south of I-94 on the lower edge of Brownell Woods, Lynwood is a sleepy Illinois village on the edge of the Windy City. Residents praise Lynwood for its serene atmosphere and family-friendly environment. With the outdoor expanse of Brownell Woods to the north it’s easy to get out and walk the dog or take a stroll in the warmer months.
You’ll have to venture just outside of Lynwood for local eateries and entertainment spots, but there are plenty of cafes, breweries, and restaurants, as well as neighboring communities like Maynard. Chicago is just a short drive to the north, but it’s also accessible via train, making a commute from your apartment easy, with or without a car
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,469
Average: $88,253
Education
2,386
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,791
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lynwood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lynwood, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
412 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
412 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Jurgensen Woods North Nature Preserve
- Wampum Lake Woods
- Thorton-Lansing Road Nature Preserve
- Clayhole Woods
- Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve
Airports
- 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.