Lisle, Illinois Income Statistics
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Lisle Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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Lisle Above average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Lisle | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $104,405 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $81,918 | $64,565 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 24.2% | 15.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 16.8% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Lisle is about 24% higher than in Illinois. Income has been growing faster in Lisle (4.5%/yr) than in Illinois (4.5%/yr).
About 24% of adults in Lisle earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Illinois average of 15%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Lisle, Illinois grew by 46.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $104,405 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.5% per year.
Lisle has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2022, its income was 29% higher. The gap has narrowed from 39% in 2009 to 30% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Lisle
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Households by income, 2024
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About 5,184 households (52.0% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 13.5% of households in Lisle had an income under $35,000 and 31.6% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Lisle has a larger share of households earning $150,000 to $199,999 (14.8% vs 9.5%) and a smaller share earning $25,000 to $34,999 (3.0% vs 6.7%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 455 | 4.6% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 42 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 553 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 299 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 836 | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,266 | 12.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,340 | 13.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,030 | 20.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,481 | 14.8% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,674 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 9,975 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 4,505 residents (24.2% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 27.2% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 10.9% of Lisle residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 21.5% had some income but less than $25,000, and 35.7% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Lisle has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (24.2% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $25,000 to $34,999 (4.4% vs 9.5%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 2,021 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 1,749 | 9.4% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 745 | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,513 | 8.1% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 812 | 4.4% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,920 | 10.3% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,189 | 17.1% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,142 | 11.5% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 4,505 | 24.2% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 18,597 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 10.9% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Lisle
| Metric | Lisle | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.505 | 0.547 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $93,552 | $73,933 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $75,930 | $60,067 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 18.8% | 18.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Lisle, it is 0.505, lower than Illinois's 0.547, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 23% more than women's income in Lisle, Illinois. Over a 35-year career, a 23% wage gap accumulates to roughly $616,770 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Lisle, Illinois has narrowed from about 32% to 19% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 16% in 2018. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $3,969 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Lisle | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 22.6% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 25 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 619 people are unemployed in Lisle, Illinois.
The average commute time in Lisle is 25 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Illinois.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Lisle, Illinois has fallen from 6.2% to 4.8% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 7.8% in 2013 and fell as low as 4.4% in 2018.
Lisle has stayed below the U.S. unemployment rate from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. It came closest in 2022, when the two were level. The gap has narrowed from 2.5 points in 2011 to 0.4 points in 2024.
Lisle, IL Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Lisle, IL is the smallest of the 6 cities compared here, 22,476 residents against a local median of 46,899. Lisle, IL sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these cities turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is income growth, 13% above the local median at 4.5%/yr against 4.0%/yr. Lisle, IL has the highest income growth of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisle, IL | 22,476 | $104,405 #5/6 | 4.5%/yr #1/6 | 4.8% #6/6 | 0.505 #1/6 |
| Wheaton, IL | 46,899 | $117,910 | 3.6%/yr | 3.9% | 0.549 |
| Downers Grove, IL | 51,779 | $113,724 | 4.0%/yr | 4.6% | 0.517 |
| Woodridge, IL | 32,108 | $100,684 | 3.4%/yr | 4.5% | 0.524 |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 27,036 | $132,070 | 4.1%/yr | 4.8% | 0.511 |
| Naperville, IL | 129,015 | $151,334 | 4.4%/yr | 4.4% | 0.523 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lisle, Illinois has an overall wealth index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Illinois, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Lisle, Illinois.
How Rich Is Lisle, Illinois?
Lisle has a wealth index grade of A. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; an A grade means residents are much better off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $104,405, about 24% higher than the Illinois average of $84,042.
How has median household income changed in Lisle, Illinois?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Lisle, Illinois rose 47%, from $71,222 to $104,405. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Illinois as a whole: +47% against +52%.
What was the median household income in Lisle in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Lisle, Illinois was $101,670, up 6% from $96,227 in 2022. The Illinois median that year was $82,182.
What was the median household income in Lisle in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Lisle, Illinois was $90,469. By 2024 it had risen 15% to $104,405.
How many people earn six figures in Lisle, Illinois?
Yes. 24% of adults in Lisle, Illinois earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 4), against 15% (about 1 in 7) in Illinois. 17% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 14% in Illinois.
What is the Gini coefficient in Lisle, Illinois?
The Gini coefficient in Lisle is 0.505. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Lisle, Illinois?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Lisle, Illinois has narrowed from about 32% to 19% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 16% in 2018. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $3,969 since 2009.
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