Lisle, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Lisle | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,854 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3088.1 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.11% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.0 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,863 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lisle grew by 0.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 22,310 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lisle has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Lisle | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,715 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.76% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lisle is about 24% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Lisle | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $540,545 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,579 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.0% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lisle is about 28.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,579 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lisle spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 211 hours, about 8.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lisle | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.3 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.6 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 211 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,530 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 22.7% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 30,472 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,336 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Lisle is 25 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lisle has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Lisle | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.0% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Lisle has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Lisle | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.2 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.5% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.1% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Lisle, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Lisle, IL is the smallest of the 6 cities compared here, 21,854 residents against a local median of 45,588. Lisle, IL's median home price, at $540,545, runs 31% above the $411,139 typical of the cities around it.
The cities themselves spread $132,138 on median home price, so Lisle, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Lisle, IL has the highest median home price of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisle, IL | 21,854 | $101,715 #5/6 | $540,545 #1/6 | 25.3 min #4/6 |
| Wheaton, IL | 45,588 | $117,814 | $411,706 | 21.5 min |
| Downers Grove, IL | 50,363 | $112,966 | $467,459 | 23.9 min |
| Woodridge, IL | 31,506 | $99,748 | $411,139 | 27.3 min |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 27,007 | $123,155 | $351,683 | 23.4 min |
| Naperville, IL | 127,521 | $147,990 | $335,321 | 26.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lisle, Illinois.
What is the population of Lisle, Illinois?
The population of Lisle, Illinois is 21,854, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lisle, Illinois?
The population density of Lisle, Illinois is 3088.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Lisle, Illinois?
The median household income in Lisle, Illinois is $101,715, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lisle, Illinois?
The median home price in Lisle, Illinois is $540,545, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lisle, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Lisle, Illinois is 5.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.