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Tower Lakes, Illinois, in Lake county, is 7 miles NW of Palatine, Illinois (center to center) and 33 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,310 people in 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.
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.
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.
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.
In Tower Lakes, 79% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Tower Lakes is to try the public transportation system.
Tower Lakes strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| 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% | |
Comparing Tower Lakes to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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