Lemont is a medium-sized village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 17,575 people and four associated neighborhoods, Lemont is the 145th largest community in Illinois.

Lemont home prices are not only among the most expensive in Illinois, but Lemont real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Lemont has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Lemont telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 14.39% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Lemont is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Lemont’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

In Lemont, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 34.18 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

The education level of Lemont ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Lemont, 45.60% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

The per capita income in Lemont in 2022 was $53,572, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $214,288 for a family of four.

Lemont is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Lemont home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Lemont residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Lemont include Polish, Irish, German, Italian, and Lithuanian.

Lemont also has a high percentage of its population that was born in another country: 15.39%.

The most common language spoken in Lemont is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Other Indo-European.