Established homes and historic Stephen Street storefronts bring an air of nostalgia to downtown Lemont. Upon digging the Illinois and Michigan Canal in the mid-19th century, workers struck fine grades of limestone later used to construct buildings in and around town, including Lemont’s Old Stone Church and the Chicago Water Tower. Today, Argonne National Laboratory, Citgo and other major employers support the locale of just under 18,000 people. “It’s an older suburban town with a lot of history,” says Erica Bialy, broker and Lemont branch manager with Team Village Realty. “A lot of the people living in Lemont have been here for a long time."
Lemont is located in the southwest suburbs of Chicago.
Lemont features numerous restaurants with outdoor seating.
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The Forge: Lemont Quarries and Centennial Park
Centennial Park is Lemont’s busiest, encompassing a recently renovated playground, athletic facilities for youth sports and a community center. Residents can also hike and bike the Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail or catch thrills at The Forge: Lemont Quarries, named after the yellow dolomite quarries that filled the site generations ago. “It’s a somewhat new and very popular spot amongst residents in Lemont,” Bialy says. Alongside zip lines, the park includes a lake for paddling, archery and several other recreational activities. In 2025, the village’s much-anticipated Athens Park will be opening on Stephens Street close to downtown and will feature amenities ranging from a history plaza to a dog park and multi-use paths.
The Forge in Lemont, IL has zip lining as one of the fun and challenging adventures to explore.
Centennial Park has a great playground for kids.
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Downtown Lemont is a hub for local establishments
“The village has a cute downtown setting where you can walk to different local restaurants, stores and such,” Bialy says. These eateries line Stephen, Main and Canal Streets, which are easily accessible thanks to ample parking options throughout the district. However, most residents shop for daily needs along State Street, the village’s main corridor for big-box stores and supermarkets. “People like that Lemont is not super commercialized,” Bialy says. For more expansive retail options, The Promenade Bolingbrook is a 6-mile trip northwest.
The Des Plaines runs near the historic downtown Lemont which has great restaurants & shops.
The downtown Lemont area features meticulously maintained landscaping for residents to enjoy.
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From early 1800s homes to 21st-century subdivisions
Lemont’s median home price is $560,000, so home prices tend to be above the national median. Late 1800s homes fill downtown and the streets that surround it. Mid-20th-century suburbs and newer constructions fan out from Lemont’s center, allowing for an eclectic selection of architectural styles. Price ranges are relatively similar across the village, from $150,000 for a small bungalow in need of repair to $675,000 for a larger home in newly built subdivisions like Gleneagles. Outskirt communities like Hastings present the village’s highest price points, where properties on multiple acres can sell for just below $1.5 million.
High-end farm style houses are common in Lemont.
Tudor homes can be found throughout Lemont.
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The Annual Lemont Keepataw Day Parade and Fun Fest
“Lemont loves to do Lemont things,” Bialy says. “They always have car shows throughout summer. When it gets colder, they have tractors that pull people around town to show it off.” Lemont Keepataw Day Parade and Fun Fest has been a Labor Day weekend staple for 70-plus years and honors the native Potawatomi tribe. Residents also convene at events like Lemonster Days around Halloween and Moravian Day, a yearly celebration of Eastern European culture held at the Lithuanian World Center.
A classic car cruises at the St. Patrick's Parade in Lemont.
The Taste Of Lemont in Lemont, IL is a fun event hosted by the Lemont High School Foundation.
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Lemont High School offers Career and Technical Education pathways
Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A serves the village’s elementary and middle school students and maintains a B-plus rating on Niche. Lemont Township High School gets an A-plus rating. Those attending Lemont High School can enroll in various Career and Technical Education pathways. Local private options include the Montessori School of Lemont and Saints Cyril & Methodius School.
River Valley School is a highly-rated, public school located in Lemont, IL.
Lemont High School is a public four-year high school located in Lemont, Illinois.
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Midway International flights and Metra commutes
Interstate 55 is 4 miles north of Lemont, connecting the village to Chicago, 29 miles northeast. Travelers can also use the route to reach Chicago Midway International Airport, a shorter 19-mile trip in the same direction. Those commuting into the Windy City can hop on Metra’s Heritage Corridor Line at Lemont Station to reach Union Station in downtown Chicago. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook is the nearest hospital, 9 miles northwest.
Lemont's crime statistics
According to FBI data, Lemont's crime rates fall below the national and state averages, but property crime and violent crime have risen slightly in the last two years.
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