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Island Lake, Illinois, in Lake county, is 14 miles NW of Palatine, Illinois (center to center) and 40 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Chicago metropolitan area. Island Lake contains a population of approximately 8,153.
In Island Lake, about 65% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Island Lake, at least compared to other villages of its size. The village has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Island Lake.
Unlike most villages, the village has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Island Lake had a median family income of $67,500. The typical family in Island Lake is better off than most in Illinois. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Island Lake. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the village.
Political donors in Island Lake favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,450. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.
Island Lake has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 90% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the village are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Illinois, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.
In Island Lake, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Island Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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