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Island Lake, Illinois

Introduction to Island Lake, Illinois

Island Lake, Illinois, in Lake county, is 14 miles NW of Palatine, Illinois and 40 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village’s population is approximately 8,153.

Island Lake History

After the Great Depression, the National Mortgage Company took control over this area and developed it as Island Lake Estates, attracting a vast number of settlers. Island Lake was incorporated on June 23, 1952.

Island Lake and nearby Attractions

  • Lake County Discovery Museum
  • Deerfield Historic Village
  • Illinois Beach State Park
  • Aquarium Adventure
  • Illinois Railway Museum

Things To Do In Island Lake

Local museums include the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, the Elgin Area Historical Society and Museum, and the Lake County Discovery Museum. The Illinois Beach State Park offers swimming, hiking, biking and camping opportunities, and is accessible from Island Lake. The Deerfield Historic Village houses a museum and the Casper Ott Log House, which is the oldest building in Lake County.

Island Lake Transportation

Flights are available from Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

Island Lake Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include the College of Lake County, Elgin Community College, Lake Forest College, Trinity International University and the University of Saint Mary of the Lake.

High Points

Island Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Island Lake Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Island Lake Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Island Lake Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Island Lake Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Island Lake, IL

Comparing Island Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Racial Diversity68
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use67
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

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