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Wauconda, Illinois, in Lake county, is 11 miles NW of Palatine, Illinois (center to center) and 37 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is included in the Chicago metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 9,448 people lived in Wauconda.
In Wauconda, about 55% of adults are married.
Wauconda is noted for its large share of males.
In 2000, Wauconda had a median family income of $69,576. Many people in Wauconda make a good living. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in the village.)
Wauconda residents donated more money ($8,700) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the village.
An estimated 80% of living spaces in Wauconda are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the village. The housing stock in Wauconda is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the village as a sign of wealth and desirability.
In Wauconda, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Wauconda to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
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