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Introduction to New Lenox, Illinois
New Lenox, Illinois, in Will county, is 6 miles E of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 29 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Chicago metropolitan area. New Lenox contains a population of approximately 17,771.
New Lenox History
New Lenox was first settled in the late 1820s. At that time, the area was known as VanHorne Point. In 1863, the area was renamed New Lenox after the newly formed township of New Lenox. In fact, the township was named after the town of Lenox, New York. On October 4, 1946, New Lenox was officially incorporated as a village.
New Lenox and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In New Lenox
he village of New Lenox offers more than 35 parks and playgrounds. The Sanctuary Golf Course also includes a tree nursery. Some of the local parks are Cherry Hill Park, Hibernia park, Chestnut Pointe Park, Jacob Lowell Park, Palmer Valley Park, and Spencer Park. In addition, the village of New Lenox organizes a number of recreational programs and special events throughout the year.
New Lenox Transportation
International air transportation is available from Chicago Midway International Airport.
New Lenox Higher Education
University of St Francis, Joliet Junior College, Lewis University, and Moraine Valley Community College are the nearby colleges and universities.
New Lenox strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing New Lenox to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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