New Lenox
New Lenox
About the neighborhood
New Lenox offers a peaceful and calm atmosphere with quiet streets that promote a relaxed ambiance. The township features around 20 public green spaces, including popular spots like Country Creek Community Park and Haines Wayside Park, providing plenty of accessible outdoor areas. Housing consists mainly of spacious single detached homes built around 1994, offering three to four or more bedrooms, catering to those seeking ample living space. Cycling infrastructure is well-developed, enhancing alternative transportation options throughout the area. Residents have access to both public and private primary and secondary schools, alongside a variety of grocery stores and dining options, contributing to everyday convenience.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forParks
This area is great forQuiet
Characteristics
Transportation
The preferred method to get around in New Lenox is usually driving. Parking is quite easy. On the other hand, commuting by public transit is very difficult in New Lenox. Nevertheless, there is the Orland Park 179th, Laraway Road and New Lenox on the Rock Island and Southwest Service. There are a few bus lines traversing the township. New Lenox is amenable to biking. Many of the houses for sale in this township are located in places that are not very conducive to people who like to get around as pedestrians since very few daily errands can be run without the need to use a vehicle.
Services
It is sometimes practical for home buyers in New Lenox to purchase their groceries in one of approximately 10 stores as pedestrians. There are also a few options for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes. In terms of education, it is a reasonably short trip to reach primary schools from most properties for sale in New Lenox. However, residents may find it difficult to get to high schools as pedestrians. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.
Character
New Lenox is a very good township to buy a house in for those who prefer a calm ambience. There are over 50 parks nearby for residents to enjoy, such as Jackson Creek Preserve and Fox Ridge Park, which makes it very easy to get to them. This township is very quiet overall, as the streets are usually very peaceful.
Car friendly9.2
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly5.2
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.2
A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant
Transit friendly1.2
Infrequent or no transit options nearby
Restaurants4.2
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries4.2
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping2.8
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes2.6
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.8
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife2.2
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.4
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $50,496
- Median Household Income
- $133,434
Housing Type
- 85.2% SINGLE DETACHED
- 9.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 1.8% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 3.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.3% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.6% MOBILE
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 1.8%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.3%
- Mobile
- 0.6%
- Semi detached
- 9.0%
- Single detached
- 85.2%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 3.0%
Population Age
- 0 to 4
- 6.8%
- 5 to 9
- 7.6%
- 10 to 14
- 8.6%
- 15 to 19
- 7.3%
- 20 to 24
- 5.3%
- 25 to 29
- 4.3%
- 30 to 34
- 4.9%
- 35 to 39
- 7.7%
- 40 to 44
- 8.5%
- 45 to 49
- 5.7%
- 50 to 54
- 6.5%
- 55 to 59
- 6.0%
- 60 to 64
- 6.5%
- 65 to 69
- 5.3%
- 70 to 74
- 4.0%
- 75 to 79
- 2.2%
- 80 to 84
- 1.8%
- 85 and over
- 1.2%
- Median Age
- 38.9 years
Education Level
- 2.8% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 22.3% HIGH SCHOOL
- 21.0% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 10.4% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 25.5% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 14.5% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 2.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.5% PHD
- Bachelor's degree
- 25.5%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 10.4%
- PhD
- 1.5%
- High School
- 22.3%
- Master's degree
- 14.5%
- Did not graduate high school
- 2.8%
- Professional degree
- 2.0%
- Some college, no degree
- 21.0%
Commute Mode
- 0.5% FOOT
- 0.1% BIKE
- 3.0% TRANSIT
- 80.1% DRIVE
- 2.4% OTHER
- Bike
- 0.1%
- Drive
- 80.1%
- None
- 13.8%
- Other
- 2.4%
- Transit
- 3.0%
- Foot
- 0.5%
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