Lindenhurst, IL

Lindenhurst, Illinois

Lindenhurst, Illinois, in Lake county, is 9 miles W of Waukegan, Illinois (center to center) and 42 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 12,539 people in Lindenhurst.

The People and Families of Lindenhurst

In Lindenhurst, about 72% of adults are married. Many folks in Lindenhurst are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Lindenhurst. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lindenhurst had a median family income of $78,271. Lindenhurst has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Lindenhurst living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($750) in Lindenhurst. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Lindenhurst Housing

Approximately 91% of housing in Lindenhurst is owner-occupied. The village contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Lindenhurst, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Lindenhurst, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lindenhurst strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 11%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Lindenhurst, IL

Comparing Lindenhurst to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Lindenhurst Almanac

Lindenhurst Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lindenhurst Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lindenhurst residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lindenhurst, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lindenhurst Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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