The Town FilesLincolnshire, Illinois
Village in Lake County · population 7,940 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $677,700
- Household income
- $185,580
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 49.4
Lincolnshire is a village of 7,940 people in Lake County, Illinois. The median home is worth $677,700, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks more upscale than 99% of Illinois towns, better for young professionals than 96% of Illinois towns, better for retirees than 95% of Illinois towns.
How Lincolnshire ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lincolnshire is worth $677,700, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $185,580, which is more affordable than 8% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $2,858 a month. 78.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lincolnshire | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $677,700 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $2,858 | $960 |
| Median household income | $185,580 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 78.2% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Lincolnshire
| People | Lincolnshire | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.4 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.5% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 77.0% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 25.0% | — |
| Work from home | 37.3% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.0% | 90.4% |
Weather in Lincolnshire
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 18.4°F. About 32.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.6 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 122 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincolnshire since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on September 28, 1972 about 6.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 164 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 101 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 18, 1967.
Severe weather in Lake County since 1996
Lake County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1771: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lake County
Lake County had 329,354 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $91,042 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Lincolnshire itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Lincolnshire
4 public schools with 6,509 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai E Stevenson High School | 9-12 | 4,614 | 16.4 |
| Daniel Wright Jr High School | 6-8 | 739 | 11.4 |
| Half Day School | 3-5 | 613 | 13.6 |
| Laura B Sprague School | PK-2 | 543 | 11.3 |
Towns near Lincolnshire
- Riverwoods, IL2.0 mi · 3,790 people · home $800,700
- Buffalo Grove, IL3.1 mi · 43,212 people · home $412,300
- Vernon Hills, IL3.4 mi · 26,850 people · home $412,300
- Deerfield, IL3.9 mi · 19,196 people · home $623,400
- Lake Forest, IL4.1 mi · 19,367 people · home $938,300
- Wheeling, IL4.6 mi · 39,137 people · home $266,200
- Long Grove, IL4.8 mi · 8,366 people · home $804,600
- Highwood, IL5.4 mi · 5,074 people · home $405,400
Lincolnshire questions
Is Lincolnshire, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lincolnshire scores better for retirees than 95% of Illinois towns and quieter than 44%. 24.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.4).
How much does a house cost in Lincolnshire?
The median owner-occupied home in Lincolnshire is valued at $677,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $185,580, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $2,858 a month.
What is the weather like in Lincolnshire?
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.3 inches of precipitation a year and 33.6 inches of snow.
Does Lincolnshire get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincolnshire since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on September 28, 1972. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)