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Island Lake, IL


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Island Lake, Illinois

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.

The People and Families of Island Lake

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.

Wealth and Education

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 Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

In Island Lake, 94% of commuters drive to work.

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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