Leyden township, Illinois
Leyden township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Leyden township is a geographic entity located in Cook County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 90,402. The land area covers 19.92 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 90,402 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs | ±1.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 33,698 | ±927 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 35,477 | ±929 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 33,698 | ±927 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,779 | ±369 |
| Median Home Value | $288,200 | ±$5,884 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,246 | ±$37 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,935 | ±$4,768 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,308 | ±$1,182 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 7,381 | ±1,317 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 46,394 | ±1,215 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.5% | ±3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF LEYDEN
GUS Population: 90,471 (2024)
ID: 162820
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
2501 MANNHEIM RD, FRANKLIN PARK IL 60131-3134
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GUS Population: 5,182,617 (2024)
ID: 102545
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMPTROLLER
118 N CLARK ST, ROOM 1127, CHICAGO IL 60602-1394
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Riverside, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Burbank, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Chicago, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Roselle, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Bensenville, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Bloomingdale, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Itasca, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Bensenville, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Roselle, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Medinah, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Triton College
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College | 2.1 mi away | 2000 5th Ave, River Grove, IL, 60171-1995 |
7084560300
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FRANKLIN PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 10311 GRAND AVENUE, FRANKLIN PARK, IL, 60131 |
(847) 455-6016
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Empire Beauty School-Stone Park
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College Vocational | 2.1 mi away | 3106 West North Avenue, Stone Park, IL, 60165-1010 |
8009204593
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SCHILLER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 4200 OLD RIVER ROAD, SCHILLER PARK, IL, 60176 |
(847) 678-0433
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Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
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College | 2.9 mi away | 8317 W North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL, 60160-1605 |
708344470041600
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RIVER GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 8638 WEST GRAND AVENUE, RIVER GROVE, IL, 60171 |
(708) 453-4484
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Dominican University
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College | 3.4 mi away | 7900 W Division Street, River Forest, IL, 60305 |
7083662490
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NORTHLAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 231 NORTH WOLF ROAD, NORTHLAKE, IL, 60164 |
(708) 562-2301
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Illinois Media School
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College Vocational | 3.7 mi away | 8501 W. Higgins Rd. Suite 450, Chicago, IL, 60631 |
63091617003102
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ELMWOOD PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 1 CONTI PARKWAY, ELMWOOD PARK, IL, 60707 |
(708) 453-7645
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHICAGO OHARE INTL AP, IL US, located 5.2 miles from Leyden township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.6° | 18.8° | 25.2° | 1.99" | 11.3" |
| February | 35.7° | 21.8° | 28.8° | 1.97" | 10.7" |
| March | 47.0° | 31.0° | 39.0° | 2.45" | 5.5" |
| April | 59.0° | 40.3° | 49.7° | 3.75" | 1.3" |
| May | 70.5° | 50.6° | 60.6° | 4.49" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.4° | 60.8° | 70.6° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.5° | 66.4° | 75.4° | 3.71" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.5° | 65.1° | 73.8° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.5° | 57.1° | 66.3° | 3.19" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.7° | 45.4° | 54.0° | 3.43" | 0.2" |
| November | 48.4° | 34.1° | 41.3° | 2.42" | 1.8" |
| December | 36.6° | 24.4° | 30.5° | 2.11" | 7.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Park village | Village | 0.6 mi | — |
| Schiller Park village | Village | 1.4 mi | — |
| River Grove village | Village | 1.8 mi | — |
| Melrose Park village | Village | 2.4 mi | — |
| Stone Park village | Village | 2.5 mi | — |
| Northlake city | City | 2.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1703143120. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.