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Tower Lakes, IL


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Tower Lakes, Illinois

Tower Lakes, Illinois, in Lake county, is 7 miles NW of Palatine, Illinois (center to center) and 33 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. There are an estimated 1,310 people in the village.

The People and Families of Tower Lakes

In Tower Lakes, about 79% of adults are married. Many folks in Tower Lakes are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tower Lakes had a median family income of $139,764. Tower Lakes has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Tower Lakes living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Tower Lakes. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the village, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($12,000) in Tower Lakes. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Tower Lakes Housing

Approximately 99% of housing in Tower Lakes is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the village, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Tower Lakes, 79% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Tower Lakes is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyTower Lakes People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyTower Lakes Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyTower Lakes College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyTower Lakes Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyTower Lakes Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyTower Lakes Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyTower Lakes Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Tower Lakes, IL

Comparing Tower Lakes 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population89
Male Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity66
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens12

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
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing48
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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