Lindenhurst, IL

Census place 1743770 · pop 14,417

C61/ 100
😐 Meh
B
in IL
📍 Illinois ranks #39 of 50 states →
🏆 Inequality0.35 · top 4%
🚽 Prop tax3.20% · bottom 1%
Taxes
3.20% property · US 0.99%8.96% sales · US 7.00%4.95% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Property-tax burden3.20%0

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

3.20% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Commute time34 min5

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

34 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Unemployment rateCounty-level4.5%21

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

4.5% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Rent$2,350/mo21

U.S. median $1,756/mo · worse than most cities

$2,350/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Population growth (5yr)+0.0%30

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

+0.0% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level5 days36

U.S. median 1 days · worse than most cities

5 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level94/10036

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

94/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Housing cost$294,10048

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$294,100 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Adult obesity32.4%65

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

32.4% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Air quality (AQI)County-level40 AQI68

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

40 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Adult smoking10.3%78

U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities

10.3% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Bachelor's degree or higher47.9%80

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

47.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Poor mental health14.6%82

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

14.6% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Uninsured adults6.3%82

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

6.3% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Violent crime rate35/100k88

U.S. median 152/100k · better than most cities

35 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Median household income$131,47491

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$131,474 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Physical inactivity16.8%91

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

16.8% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Poverty rate4.1%91

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

4.1% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Property crime rate154/100k92

U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities

154 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Homeownership85.5%93

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

85.5% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Broadband access97.3%94

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

97.3% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Income inequality0.3596

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.35 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Frequently asked

Is Lindenhurst, IL a good place to live?
By the numbers, Lindenhurst scores 61/100 — a C (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is income inequality and its weakest is property-tax burden. Illinois overall ranks #39 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Lindenhurst, IL?
Lindenhurst reports 35 violent crimes per 100k and 154 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Lindenhurst, IL expensive to live in?
Lindenhurst has a median home value of $294,100 and typical rent around $2,350/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Lindenhurst, IL?
Its weakest measured area is property-tax burden (3.20%) — 0/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Lindenhurst, IL best at?
Its strongest measured area is income inequality (0.35) — 96/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.