Tower Lakes, IL

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):

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Tower Lakes Almanac

Tower Lakes Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Tower Lakes Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Tower Lakes, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Tower Lakes Colleges

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