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Lombard, Illinois

Introduction to Lombard, Illinois

Lombard, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 5 miles E of Wheaton, Illinois (center to center) and 18 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is included in the Chicago metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 42,322 people lived in Lombard.

Lombard History

Lombard was originally part of the Potawatomi Indian lands. It was first settled by the whites in the 1830s. The Galena and Chicago Union Railroad entered the village around 1848. This made it easier for local farmers and merchants to travel to Chicago conveniently. A number of commercial buildings developed around the train station. In 1869, Lombard was officially incorporated. It was named after Josiah Lombard, a banker and real estate developer in Chicago.

Lombard and nearby Attractions

  • Lombard Historical Society Museum
  • Lilacia Park
  • Cosley Zoo
  • Brookfield Zoo
  • Kiddieland Amusement Park
  • Ferson Creek Fen Nature Preserve

Things To Do In Lombard

There are several churches in Lombard including the Assembly of God Church of Lombard, Saint Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lombard Church of the Nazarene, Lombard Mennonite Church, First Church of Lombard, and Lombard Gospel Chapel. Shopping can be enjoyed at Yorktown Shopping Center. You can also enjoy shopping in the numerous shops in downtown Lombard. The Enchanted Castle is another place worth visiting. In addition, leisure hours can be spent at the Eastview Terrace Park, Lilacia Park, Vista Pond Park, and Madison Meadow Park.

Lombard Transportation

You can avail international flights from Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

Lombard Higher Education

College of Dupage, Elmhurst College, Devry Institute of Technology, and Wheaton College are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 6%Lombard Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Lombard Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 12%Lombard College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Lombard People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 13%Lombard Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 14%Lombard Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Lombard Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 16%Lombard Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Lombard, IL

Comparing Lombard 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 Women910
Senior Citizens75
Age of the Population75
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population65
Racial Diversity59
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work47
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals49
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents21

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