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New lenox, IL

New lenox, IL.

Population: 37,361 (Census ACS)

The median home value in New lenox, IL is $458,454 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $289,950 after a median 53.5 days on market. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, tornado, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$458,454

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

53.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$458,454
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+21.4%
5-year appreciation
+40.4%
10-year appreciation
+71.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$458,454
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$289,950
Median list price
$389,900
Median price per sqft
$220
1-year sale-price change
-17.7%
Median days on market
53.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
95
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
15 days
New listings (monthly)
49

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,350/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,450/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,630/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,100/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,430/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
6
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Lincoln-Way Area Spec Ed JA Dist, Lincoln Way CHSD 210, New Lenox SD 122
Schools include
Martin P McKay Education Center, Lincoln-Way Central High School, Lincoln Way West, Oster-Oakview School, Haines Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Joliet Army Ammunition Plant (Load-Assembly-Packing Area) (11.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
155
Days with Moderate air quality
191
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
246

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
125,984
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
127,704

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (22 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Clarence C Johnson Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERS, SILVER OAKS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
50
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-986 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
13.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.8%
Median annual property tax
$8,904
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
86.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
230,864
Average weekly wage
$1,113
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,433

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

How it compares

New lenoxState medianUS median
Median home value$458,454$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$289,950$212,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$8,904$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 median home value in New lenox, IL?
$458,454.
What is the median sale price in New lenox, IL?
$289,950.
How long do homes take to sell in New lenox, IL?
Median days on market: 53.5 days.
What is typical rent in New lenox, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,630/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in New lenox, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather.
Is New lenox, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in New lenox, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in New lenox, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New lenox, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve New lenox, IL?
15 schools (6 elementary, 6 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is New lenox, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in New lenox, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in New lenox, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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