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Lincolnshire, Illinois

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What It Is Like to Retire in Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire is an extremely affulent suburb northwest of Chicago. The population is about 7,000, the median HH income is over $130,000, and the average age about 45. The village of Lincolnshire hosts several festivals in City Park, the Village Green, and in one of its nine public parks. The city is home to several large corporations including Hewitt Associates. Photo of the Village Hall and photo of The commercial City Park complex with The Rotunda in the foreground, and photo of The fountain at the Village Green plaza, all courtesy of Wikipedia and Racaris (public domain).

Where to Retire in Lincolnshire and Home Prices

There are active communities in the area. According to Zillow, the median home value was $524,050 in late 2021, which makes a statement for what a desirable town this must be.

What Is Special about Lincolnshire

The many festivals and parks make this a fun place to live.

What Is Not Special about Lincolnshire

High real estate prices and property taxes, cold winters

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Who Will Like Retirement in Lincolnshire

People who want to live in an affluent town in the Chicago area.

Local Economy Is Driven by

Professional services, finance and insurance drive the economy, along with education and health care.

Climate and Physical Environment

Average January low is about 20 degrees, July's average temp is 74 degrees. Lincolnshire receives about 36" of snow annually.  The Des Plaines River bisects the town.

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

There are several restaurants in Lincolnshire; The town hosts several annual events and is home to many parks. For the cultural scene nearby Chicago would be the place to go.

Crime

The crime rate here is very low.

Medical facilities

There are medical facilities nearby and a hospital in Lake Forest, about 7 miles away.

Transportation

Lincolnshire has easy access to I-94 and Chicago, and the Prairie View Metra station is just west of Lincolnshire; The town's bike trails cover the village and connect neighborhoods making it a very bike friendly community. O'Hare International Airport is just 18 miles away.

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