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Lisle, Illinois

       
Total population 23,364 Average January/July temperatures 24.3° / 75.9°
Median home price $ 205,000 Annual Precipitation 35.98 in. /yr.
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Lisle, Illinois

This residential city is dubbed the "heart of the Silicon Prairie."

Cultural Attractions
The Morton Arboretum, referred to as a "museum of outdoor woody plants," is complete with a visitor's center and a restaurant.
Economy
Lisle, often referred to as being central to Illinois's high-tech corporate corridor, is home to several major companies, including Lucent Technologies.
Geography
This DuPage County suburb lies just southwest of Chicago.
Historical
The first settlers of Lisle were brothers Luther and James Hatch.
Recreation
The Lisle Park District offers organized sports programs for all age groups.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 34.42 ° / 14.27 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 86.86 ° / 65 °
Precipitation (?) 35.98 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 23 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 157
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 113
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 205,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $68733.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $62952
Maximum state income tax (?) N/A
State sales tax (?) 6.75 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .480 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 39
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 63
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 23
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 221
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 20
Number of libraries within the county (?) 28
Number of museums within the county (?) 36
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 7
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 23,364
Population density (?) 3,496 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 72.9% growth
Population over 55 (?) 4,445 people
Education (?) 37 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 41
Number of clinics within the county (?) 99
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 186
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