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Lake Zurich, IL


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Lake Zurich, Illinois

Lake Zurich, Illinois, in Lake county, is 6 miles NW of Palatine, Illinois (center to center) and 32 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Chicago metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Lake Zurich is home to some 18,104 residents.

The People and Families of Lake Zurich

In Lake Zurich, about 73% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Lake Zurich are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the village tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this village.

The people of the village are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Zurich had a median family income of $89,874. More so than most places, the people in Lake Zurich generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the village with spending money keeps the village vital. Fewer people in Lake Zurich are poor than in most places in Illinois. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the village. Home-based work is more common in Lake Zurich than in most places.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($7,660) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lake Zurich. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Lake Zurich Housing

According to the 2000 census, 91% of the housing in Lake Zurich was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the village have gone up relatively recently. 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.

Commuting

In Lake Zurich, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLake Zurich People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Lake Zurich Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Lake Zurich Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Lake Zurich College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Lake Zurich, IL

Comparing Lake Zurich 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 Population99
Well-Paid Single Men89
Racial Diversity79
Well-Paid Single Women78
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
People Living Alone11

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