Lisle, IL real estate

Living in Lisle

About Lisle

Lisle is located in DuPage County and has a population of 23,407. The area features seven neighborhoods, The Morton Arboretum, and Museums at Lisle Station Park. Commuters benefit from proximity to major destinations across the metropolitan area. Drivers reach Downtown Naperville in 14 minutes across a distance of 5.2 miles. Traveling to O'Hare International Airport requires a 44-minute drive covering 23.8 miles. A drive to The Loop takes 67 minutes over a distance of 27.1 miles.

These travel times suit work schedules that require road access to employment centers throughout the region. The housing stock across the seven neighborhoods suits buyers who prioritize drives to nearby commercial hubs and regional airports. You can examine the market section below to review active listings, price trends, and local real estate conditions.

Is Lisle a good place to live?

Lisle can be read through its housing costs, its newer stock, and its commute. The DuPage County village has 23,407 residents in 10,050 households across 6.9 square miles, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Housing costs sit in the middle of a wide suburban range. The census reports a median home value of $406,800 and a median gross rent of $1,658 a month. Those figures give you a baseline for weighing a purchase against renting.

The housing stock is newer than in many nearby towns. The median year built is 1983, so a large share of homes date from the last few decades of the twentieth century. That can mean fewer major updates, though every home still deserves a careful inspection.

Daily travel is moderate. The average commute reported by the census is 28 minutes. Your own trip will depend on where you live in the village and where you work.

Whether Lisle fits comes down to your budget, the type of home you want, and your travel needs. The facts table on this page gathers these figures in one place.

Lisle at a glance

Lisle is a DuPage County village covering 6.9 square miles, with 23,407 residents in 10,050 households. The table beside this text sets out the census basics, including a median home value of $406,800 and a median year built of 1983. Use it as a quick reference while you read the chapters on prices, homes, and travel.

Homes and neighborhoods in Lisle

Lisle's neighborhoods differ most in the kind of building and the decade it went up. The grid on this page sets them side by side, and the notes here explain what sits behind the numbers.

Downtown Lisle is mostly multi-unit. In and around it, 59% of buildings hold several units, 21% are single-family attached, and 20% are single-family detached. The 2010s are the largest build decade at 26%, followed by the 1980s at 18% and the 1990s at 17%. That mix points to newer apartment and townhome construction alongside older stock.

Beau Bien follows a different pattern. Homes there are 65% multi-unit, 29% single-family detached, and 7% single-family attached. The 1970s are the largest decade at 36%, followed by the 1990s at 16% and the 1980s at 14%. Expect buildings from the 1970s to be the common find, which matters when you check roofs, windows, and mechanical systems.

Green Trails and Four Lakes are also profiled in the grid, though no housing stock breakdown is available for them here. Brookdale, Chelsea, and The Villages on Maple are other names you will see in Lisle listings.

Across the whole village, 67.6% of homes date from 1970 to 1999. Another 12.4% were built from 1940 to 1969, and 10.2% came in 2010 or later. Homes from 2000 to 2009 make up 7.2%, and pre-1940 homes are just 2.6%. Late twentieth century construction sets the tone for most of what you will tour.

The Lisle housing market

Lisle prices rose sharply over the 12 months of data. The median sale price was $539,743 in the latest month, up from $465,000 eleven months earlier. That is an increase of 16.1% across the series.

The pace of sales held steady. The median time on market was 45 days in the latest month, compared with 44 days eleven months earlier. Sellers received 100.0% of list price in the latest month, against 99.9% at the start.

Activity picked up on both sides. There were 25 homes sold and 24 new listings in the latest month, against 20 sales and 22 new listings eleven months earlier. Sales outpacing new listings means choice stays limited for buyers.

The full Lisle market report tracks each month in the series, so you can follow the direction between these two points.

Housing stock

Most residences in Lisle date to the late twentieth century, with 67.6% constructed between 1970 and 1999. Earlier homes built from 1940 through 1969 account for 12.4% of the inventory. Newer construction includes 10.2% built in 2010 or later, along with 7.2% completed between 2000 and 2009. Pre-1940 homes make up the remaining 2.6% of residential buildings.

Multi-unit properties comprise the largest share of the housing supply at 45.5%. Single-family detached homes account for 43.2% of the total residential properties. You will also find single-family attached options, which account for 11.1% of the homes. Manufactured and other housing units make up the remaining 0.1%.

Schools serving Lisle

Several public school districts serve residential addresses across Lisle. Lisle Community Unit School District 202, Community Unit School District 200, and Naperville Community Unit District 203 each provide unified education for grades PK through 12. Downers Grove Grade School District 58 and Woodridge School District 68 serve students in grades PK through 8. High school students in designated areas attend Community High School District 99, which covers grades 9 through 12.

For higher education within the community borders, Benedictine University operates as a local college located in Lisle.

Getting around

You can travel across the region by car or by using the Lisle transit station. Driving to Downtown Naperville takes 14 minutes over 5.2 miles, while transit takes 21 minutes for the 4.6-mile trip. A drive to The Loop takes 67 minutes for 27.1 miles. Taking transit to The Loop covers 25.5 miles and takes 56 minutes. Driving to O'Hare International Airport takes 44 minutes across 23.8 miles. Traveling to O'Hare International Airport by transit covers 43.7 miles and takes 105 minutes.

Things to do in Lisle

You can spend time outdoors across the community at Hidden Lake Forest Preserve and Lisle Community Park C4 Field. Both public destinations provide open green spaces for general recreation, exercise, and leisure. The DuPage River Trail connects through the surrounding landscape, offering designated routes for walking, running, and bicycling. Golfers can spend an afternoon on the course at River Bend Golf Club. Together, these outdoor locations provide spaces to exercise, walk pets, and enjoy the natural environment throughout the year.

Commercial options in town include College Square Shopping Center, which offers space for neighborhood retail and local businesses. You can run daily errands, purchase retail goods, and pick up essentials in this shopping center. Its location allows you to access basic services without traveling far from home. Drivers can easily reach the shopping center from main roads across the municipality.

The Lisle Library District offers broad community services to residents of the village. You can check out books, access digital media collections, and make use of dedicated study spaces. The facility also hosts public resources and informational materials for personal research. It serves as a central hub for reading, studying, and attending community events throughout the year.

Working in Lisle

Lisle provides employment opportunities directly within the village boundaries. Molex LLC is headquartered in Lisle, where the company maintains a corporate campus. A local corporate presence allows you to work close to home without a long commute. Office developments in the village support professional staff and daily commercial operations. These corporate spaces contribute to the local economy and provide options for working near residential neighborhoods.

Pros and cons of living in Lisle

Pros. Downtown Naperville is a 14-minute drive covering 5.2 miles. The average commute reported by the census is 28 minutes. The housing stock is newer, with a median year built of 1983, so many homes need fewer major updates. Sales are active, with 25 homes sold in the latest month against 20 eleven months earlier. The median home value of $406,800 and median rent of $1,658 give a clear starting budget.

Cons. The Loop is a 67-minute drive covering 27.1 miles, and O'Hare International Airport is 44 minutes away. Prices climbed quickly, with the median sale price rising from $465,000 to $539,743 over the year of data. Sellers received 100.0% of list price in the latest month, leaving little room to negotiate. Inventory is thin, with 24 new listings in the latest month. The village covers 6.9 square miles, so the number of homes for sale at any time is small.

Sources: Redfin; U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER.