The Town FilesNew Lenox, Illinois
Village in Will County · population 27,214 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $399,900
- Household income
- $140,865
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 49
- Median age
- 36.8
New Lenox is a village of 27,214 people in Will County, Illinois. The median home is worth $399,900, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for families than 92% of Illinois towns, more upscale than 89% of Illinois towns, better transit than 80% of Illinois towns.
How New Lenox ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Lenox is worth $399,900, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $140,865, which is more affordable than 27% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,431 a month. 92.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Lenox | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $399,900 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,431 | $960 |
| Median household income | $140,865 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 92.4% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in New Lenox
| People | New Lenox | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.6% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 30.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 15.3% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 32.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 90.4% |
Weather in New Lenox
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 16.6°F. About 38.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.9 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Lenox since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on August 28, 1990 about 6.8 miles from the town center and killed 29. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 32 deaths and 472 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 95 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 23, 1961.
Severe weather in Will County since 1996
Will County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| November 26, 2013 | Tornado | DR-4157: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Will County
Will County had 263,673 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,570 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in New Lenox itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in New Lenox
15 public schools with 9,004 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln-Way Central High School | 9-12 | 2,017 | 14.8 |
| Lincoln Way West | 9-12 | 2,005 | 18.2 |
| Liberty Junior High School | 7-8 | 587 | 13.7 |
| Alex M Martino Jr High School | 7-8 | 565 | 15.3 |
| Spencer Crossing | 4-6 | 538 | 20.7 |
| Spencer Pointe | 1-3 | 463 | 18.5 |
| Nelson Ridge School | 4-6 | 455 | 19.0 |
| Spencer Trail | K-K | 393 | 23.1 |
| Nelson Prairie School | 1-3 | 383 | 18.2 |
| Bentley Elem School | 4-6 | 380 | 17.3 |
| Arnold J Tyler School | 1-3 | 380 | 17.3 |
| Oster-Oakview School | 4-6 | 365 | 13.5 |
Towns near New Lenox
- Ingalls Park, IL3.4 mi · 3,460 people · home $157,800
- Ridgewood, IL4.1 mi · 2,956 people · home $161,300
- Mokena, IL5.0 mi · 19,887 people · home $401,400
- Frankfort, IL5.1 mi · 20,296 people · home $481,200
- Preston Heights, IL5.8 mi · 2,898 people · home $144,100
- Manhattan, IL6.2 mi · 9,385 people · home $332,600
- Lockport, IL6.4 mi · 26,094 people · home $316,000
- Homer Glen, IL6.6 mi · 24,543 people · home $418,800
New Lenox questions
Is New Lenox, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Lenox scores better for retirees than 21% of Illinois towns and quieter than 34%. 11.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in New Lenox?
The median owner-occupied home in New Lenox is valued at $399,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $140,865, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,431 a month.
What is the weather like in New Lenox?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 16.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.0 inches of precipitation a year and 16.9 inches of snow.
Does New Lenox get tornadoes?
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Lenox since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on August 28, 1990. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)