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Lisle, IL

Lisle is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 22,390 at the 2010 census, and in 2019 the population was recorded to be 23,270. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area and the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor. It is also the headquarters of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region III.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Lisle has a total area of 7.08 square miles (18.34 km²), of which 6.90 square miles (17.87 km²) (or 97.44%) is land and 0.18 square miles (0.47 km²) (or 2.56%) is water. Most of Lisle lies within the watershed of the east branch of the DuPage River.

In 1830, Bailey Hobson, a Quaker, was the first settler in what would become DuPage County, Illinois, as well as Lisle Township. The town of Lisle was settled in 1832, by brothers James C. Hatch and Luther A. Hatch after the close of the Black Hawk War. The two brothers acquired land near what is now Ogden Avenue and began a small farming community named "DuPage" or "East DuPage" because, of its proximity to the east branch of the DuPage River.

In 1831, DuPage County was founded. To the west of the Lisle settlement, on the west branch of the DuPage River, brothers Joseph and John Naper founded Naper's Settlement, present-day Naperville, Illinois.

Lisle experienced many firsts in the decade of the 1830s during the earliest years of settlement in DuPage County. In 1832, James C. Hatch set aside some of his land for the first and only community burial ground in the East DuPage Settlement. Today, Lisle Cemetery is one of the oldest registered cemeteries in the state of Illinois. Hatch operated the first wagon and blacksmith shop and began Lisle's infant dairy industry with a creamery. Formed in 1833, the East DuPage Religious Society had a circuit rider preacher with house churches and was the first Christian organization in DuPage County, which later became the First Congregational Church of DuPage in 1842. The first post office was managed by John Thompson in 1834, and the first log schoolhouse was constructed in that same year and later replaced, in 1837, with a frame structure.

The city places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, evident through institutions like Edward-Elmhurst Health. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Lisle Park District. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include TFS Gym and Prime MuayThai. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Lisle, such as the Community Park Loop and Morton Arboretum and Big Rock Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Lisle, IL are The Morton Arboretum, Sea Lion Aquatic Park, and The Museums at Lisle Station Park.

Population: 23,222 (2023). ZIP code: 60532. Area codes: 630, 331. Elevation: 676 ft (206 m). Area: 7.08 sq mi (18.35 km²).

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What is Lisle, IL famous for?

Educational and cultural institutions have occupied a central role in Lisle's history. In 1901, St. Procopius College and Academy, now known separately as Benedictine University and Benet Academy, relocated from Chicago. In 1922, Joy Morton, founder of the Morton Salt Company, established an arboretum at Lisle's northern edge. The Morton Arboretum continues to draw over 300,000 visitors to Lisle annually and gives it the nickname “Arboretum Village.”

Is Lisle, IL expensive to live in?

Lisle, Illinois's cost of living is 30% higher than the national average. Lisle's housing expenses are 98% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 3% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 25% higher than the national average.

What is the crime rate in Lisle, IL?

According to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime statistics, Lisle is safer than 69% of the cities and towns in the US of all population sizes. In Illinois, only on the order of 47% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Lisle. If you live in Lisle, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 169. The US average across communities from the largest to the smallest is 1 in 43.

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Village of Lisle

Lisle Park District

TFS Gym 

Prime MuayThai

Community Park Loop 

Morton Arboretum and Big Rock Trail

The Morton Arboretum

Sea Lion Aquatic Park

The Museums at Lisle Station Park

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