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Lombard, IL

Lombard, IL.

Population: 52,596 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lombard, IL is $386,311 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $371,141 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,094/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$386,311

Typical home value

+5.0%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$386,311
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+16.5%
5-year appreciation
+26.9%
10-year appreciation
+60.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2026)
$386,311
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$371,141
Median list price
$376,152
Median price per sqft
$250
1-year sale-price change
-1.0%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
188
For-sale inventory
168
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
178
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
73

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,094/mo
1-year rent change
+2.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,678/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,011/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,954/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Glenbard Twp HSD 87, Lombard SD 44, SD 45 DuPage County
Schools include
Glenbard East High School, Glenn Westlake Middle School, Madison Elementary School, Butterfield Elem School, Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, tornado, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · strong wind: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
132
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
4.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee (Residential Areas) (9.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
38.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
233
Days with Moderate air quality
126
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
158

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
18.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
544
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
319,646
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
258,733

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (25 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Schaumburg Regional Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
95
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
210
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,532 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
48.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.1%
Median annual property tax
$7,085
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
83.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
580,016
Average weekly wage
$1,590
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,265

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LombardState medianUS median
Typical home value$386,311$192,643$285,053
Median sale price$371,141$214,937$319,906
Median days on market49 days48 days48 days
Typical rent$2,094/mo$1,789/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$7,085$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Lombard, IL?
$386,311.
What is the median sale price in Lombard, IL?
$371,141.
How long do homes take to sell in Lombard, IL?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Lombard, IL?
Typical rent: $2,094/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lombard, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, tornado, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Lombard, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Lombard, IL. 132 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Lombard, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lombard, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lombard, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lombard, IL?
13 schools (10 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lombard, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 18.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lombard, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lombard, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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