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Lombard, IL

Lombard is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States, and a suburb of Chicago. The population was 44,476 at the 2020 census.

Lombard is located at 41°52′34″N 88°0′54″W (41.875979, -88.015060). According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Lombard has a total area of 10.41 square miles (26.96 km²), of which 10.22 square miles (26.47 km²) (or 98.21%) is land and 0.19 square miles (0.49 km²) (or 1.79%) is water.

Originally part of the Potawatomi Native American landscape, the Lombard area was first settled by Americans of European descent in the 1830s. Lombard shares its early history with Glen Ellyn. Brothers Ralph and Morgan Babcock settled in a grove of trees along the DuPage River. In what was known as Babcock's Grove, Lombard developed to the east and Glen Ellyn to the west. In 1837, Babcock's Grove was connected to Chicago by a stagecoach line which stopped at Stacy's Tavern at Geneva and St. Charles Roads. Fertile land, the DuPage River, and plentiful timber drew farmers to the area.

Sheldon and Harriet Peck moved from Onondaga, New York, to this area in 1837 to farm 80 acres (320,000 m²) of land. In addition, Peck was an artist and primitive portrait painter who traveled to clients across northeastern Illinois. The Peck house also served as the area's first school and has been restored by the Lombard Historical Society. In 2011, the Peck House was inducted into the National Park Service's Network to Freedom—a list of verified Underground Railroad locations.

The 1848 arrival of the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad provided local farmers and merchants rail access to Chicago, and commercial buildings soon sprang up around the train station. Lombard was officially incorporated in 1869, named after Chicago banker and real estate developer Josia Lewis Lombard

The city of Lombard prioritizes health and wellness, providing residents with access to comprehensive healthcare services. Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, a prominent medical facility located within Lombard, offers a range of healthcare services. AIRE Ancient Baths offers a unique experience inspired by ancient Roman, Greek, and Ottoman traditions. The spa features thermal baths at varying temperatures, including a hot bath, a cold plunge, and a saltwater flotation pool. The Spa at the Ritz-Carlton provides a luxurious retreat with a range of bespoke treatments, including signature massages, facials, and body therapies. King Spa & Sauna is a Korean-style jjimjilbang that offers a variety of saunas, pools, and relaxation areas. Spavia Day Spa offers a wide range of personalized spa services, including therapeutic massages, skin care treatments, and body wraps. Oxygen Spa Studio focuses on delivering high-quality, customized spa treatments.

Top Sites in Lombard, IL: Lilacia Park, Lombard Historical Society, The Morton Arboretum, and Yorktown Center.

Population: 43,856 (2022). ZIP Codes: 60148. Area codes: 630, 331. Elevation: 682 ft (208 m). Area: 10.41 sq mi (26.95 km²).

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What is Lombard, IL famous for?

Known as the “Lilac Village,” Lombard holds an annual (May) lilac festival in Lilacia Park, which contains many varieties of flowering shrubs. The village is mainly residential, with some light manufacturing and services. It is the seat of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary (1913) and the National University of Health Sciences (1906; originally founded as the National College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa), which relocated from Chicago in 1963.

Is Lombard, IL a good place to live?

Lombard is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 44,055. Lombard is in DuPage County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Lombard offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Lombard, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

What is the average household income in Lombard, IL?

The median property value in Lombard, IL was $272,400 in 2021, which is 1.11 times larger than the national average of $244,900. The median household income in Lombard, IL is $89,079. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Lombard, IL was Census Tract 8434 with a value of $114,516, followed by Census Tract 8442.02 and Census Tract 8435, with respective values of $109,167 and $93,060.

Sources

Village of Lombard

Wikipedia

Britannica

Data USA

Niche

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital

AIRE Ancient Baths

The Spa at the Ritz-Carlton

King Spa & Sauna

Spavia Day Spa

Oxygen Spa Studio

Lilacia Park 

Lombard Historical Society 

The Morton Arboretum 

Yorktown Center

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