Lindenhurst is a medium-sized village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 14,339 people and three associated neighborhoods, Lindenhurst is the 168th largest community in Illinois.
Lindenhurst real estate is some of the most expensive in Illinois, although Lindenhurst house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Also of interest is that Lindenhurst has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 14.62% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Lindenhurst is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Lindenhurst’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One downside of living in Lindenhurst, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 33.24 minutes every day commuting to work.
Lindenhurst is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 44.06% of adults in Lindenhurst have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Lindenhurst in 2022 was $49,564, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $198,256 for a family of four.
Lindenhurst is a very ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Lindenhurst home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Lindenhurst residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Lindenhurst also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 12.47% of the village’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Lindenhurst include German, Irish, Polish, Italian, and English.
The most common language spoken in Lindenhurst is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Tagalog.