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Lisle, IL


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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.

The People and Families of Lisle

In Lisle, about 55% of adults are married.

The people of Lisle are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lisle had a median family income of $86,917. More so than most places, the people in Lisle generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the village with spending money keeps the village vital. Fewer people in Lisle are poor than in most places in Illinois. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the village. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Lisle.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($27,115) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lisle. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Lisle Housing

According to the 2000 census, 57% of the housing in Lisle was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the village have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Lisle, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Lisle, 85% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Lisle.

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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