Lombard, IL

Census place 1744407 · pop 43,619

D57/ 100
😐 Meh
C
in IL
📍 Illinois ranks #39 of 50 states →
🏆 Mental14.1% · top 14%
🚽 Prop tax2.11% · bottom 9%
💡 Did you know?

Nicknamed the Lilac Village, home to Lilacia Park and an annual Lilac Festival.

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Taxes
2.11% 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 burden2.11%9

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

2.11% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Population growth (5yr)-0.9%24

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

-0.9% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Natural disaster riskCounty-level95/10031

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

95/100 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.

Rent$2,072/mo31

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

$2,072/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Commute time26 min39

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

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

Air quality (AQI)County-level45 AQI39

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

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

Property crime rate1616/100k40

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

1616 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Housing cost$335,70040

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

$335,700 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Unemployment rateCounty-level3.6%51

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

3.6% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Violent crime rate117/100k67

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

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

Homeownership70.8%69

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

70.8% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Income inequality0.4171

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.41 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Broadband access94.4%73

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

94.4% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Poverty rate7.2%74

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

7.2% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Median household income$100,36275

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

$100,362 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Adult obesity29.6%77

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

29.6% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Adult smoking10.0%80

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

10.0% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Uninsured adults6.5%81

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

6.5% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Bachelor's degree or higher49.9%81

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

49.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Physical inactivity19.0%83

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

19.0% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level0 days85

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

0 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.

Poor mental health14.1%86

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

14.1% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Frequently asked

Is Lombard, IL a good place to live?
By the numbers, Lombard scores 57/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is poor mental health 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 Lombard, IL?
Lombard reports 117 violent crimes per 100k and 1616 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Lombard, IL expensive to live in?
Lombard has a median home value of $335,700 and typical rent around $2,072/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Lombard, IL?
Its weakest measured area is property-tax burden (2.11%) — 9/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Lombard, IL best at?
Its strongest measured area is poor mental health (14.1%) — 86/100, better than most U.S. cities. Fun fact: Nicknamed the Lilac Village, home to Lilacia Park and an annual Lilac Festival.

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