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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.
In New Lenox, about 71% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in New Lenox, at least compared to other villages of its size. The village has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in New Lenox.
In 2000, New Lenox had a median family income of $72,947. The typical family in New Lenox is better off than most in Illinois. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in New Lenox. Interestingly, lots of people in the village have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in New Lenox favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $15,150. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.
New Lenox has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 90% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the village are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Illinois, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.
In New Lenox, 89% of commuters drive to work. In the village, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
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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