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Lisle, Illinois

Introduction to Lisle, Illinois

Lisle, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 5 miles NE of Naperville, Illinois (center to center) and 22 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Chicago metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Lisle is home to some 21,182 residents.

Lisle History

The village of Lisle was first settled after the Blackhawk War in 1832. James and Luther Hatch were the first permanent settlers of the area. Lisle is the oldest settlement of DuPage County. It was named after Lisle, New York. The First Congregational Church of DuPage was built in Lisle in 1833. The post office was established in 1834 and the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad first arrived in the village in 1864.

Lisle and nearby Attractions

  • Morton Arboretum
  • Lisle Station Park
  • Cantigny Park
  • Robert R. McCormick Museum at Cantigny
  • DuPage Children's Museum
  • Cosley Zoo

Things To Do In Lisle

Lisle is home to Morton Arboretum which includes several native woodland forest preserves, gardens, hiking trails, and a restored prairie. You can explore the history of the village by visiting the museums in Lisle Station Park. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy their leisure at the River Bend Golf Course. The Sea Lion Aquatic Park includes a large open swim area, five waterslides, an adults-only deck area, three whirlpool spas, a sand play area, and free-flowing waterfalls. You can enjoy shopping at the College Square Shopping Center.

Lisle Transportation

You can reach Chicago O’Hare International Airport within a few minutes.

Lisle Higher Education

Benedictine University is the local university. Wheaton College, College of Dupage, and North Central College are also nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyLisle Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyLisle Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Lisle Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Lisle Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Lisle College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Lisle People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Lisle Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Lisle Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Lisle, IL

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built910
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Rents21
Affordability of Property Taxes21

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