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Fox Lake, Illinois, in Lake county, is 17 miles W of Waukegan, Illinois (center to center) and 46 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Chicago metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Fox Lake is home to some 9,178 residents.
In Fox Lake, about 51% of adults are married. People in Fox Lake have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.
The people of the village are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Fox Lake had a median family income of $58,843. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Fox Lake.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Fox Lake. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.
According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Fox Lake was owner-occupied. The village presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Fox Lake have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the village, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Fox Lake, 92% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the village.
Comparing Fox Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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