LindenhurstIL
A town of 14,417, settled in 1953. Nearly 15% of it is conserved land.
What makes Lindenhurst stand out
The 3 things Lindenhurst does most differently from other towns.
3 miles of trails in Lindenhurst
15% of the town is conserved land, across 17 parks and preserves.
Lindenhurst’s report card
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15% of Lindenhurst is conserved land
3.0 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Engle Memorial Park | 0.6 mi | 16 |
| 2. John Janega Memorial Park | 0.6 mi | 13 |
| 3. Bonner Heritage Farm | 0.3 mi | 7 |
A typical Lindenhurst home is worth about $363K
The typical Lindenhurst home is worth about $363,000, up 4.7% in a year, 22% above the Illinois typical home.
Typical home value
Most working residents commute out of Lindenhurst
Most working residents leave Lindenhurst for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Chicago (9%), Waukegan (5%) and Gurnee (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
Lindenhurst beats the Illinois average on 15 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Lindenhurst | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.2% | 15.9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.3% | 9.9% |
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Lindenhurst has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Crime reported in Lindenhurst
Lindenhurst's reported crime rate is well below Illinois's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 8 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
97% of working residents leave Lindenhurst for work
Where Lindenhurst’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Lindenhurst
Village in Illinois, United States
Lindenhurst is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 14,406. Lindenhurst lies within Lake Villa Township.
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- Established
- 1953
- Population
- 14,406
- Area
- 4.9 sq mi
Lindenhurst’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Lindenhurst.