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Wauconda, IL


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Wauconda, Illinois

Introduction to Wauconda, Illinois

Wauconda, Illinois, in Lake county, is 11 miles NW of Palatine, Illinois (center to center) and 37 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, 9,448 people lived in Wauconda.

Wauconda History

Wauconda is believed to be named after an Indian Chief, who was buried on the bank of Lake Bangs. However, some also believe that the village derived its name from an Indian term meaning “spirit water”. The area was first settled in by Justus Bangs. The village was organized in 1849, and the first post office was established on June 27, 1849. The first Baptist church of Wauconda was established by Elder Joel Wheeler of McHenry in 1838.

Wauconda and nearby Attractions

  • Chain O'Lakes State Park
  • Lake County Discovery Museum
  • Volo Auto Museum
  • Moraine Hills State Park
  • Deerfield Historic Village
  • Volo Bog State Natural Area

Things To Do In Wauconda

Wauconda is home to several parks and playgrounds including the Larkdale Park and the Cook Memorial Park. History buffs can visit the Fort Hill Heritage Museum, the Volo Auto Museum, the Lake County Discovery Museum, and the Raupp Memorial Museum. The Deerfield Historic Village is less than half an hour's drive away. Visitors can plan a day trip to the Volo Bog State Natural Area and Moraine Hills State Park. The Wauconda Area Public Library is an ideal destination for book lovers.

Wauconda Transportation

Chicago O'Hare International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Wauconda Higher Education

The College of Lake County, William Rainey Harper College, and McHenry County College are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Wauconda Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 11%Wauconda Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 14%Wauconda Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Wauconda, IL

Comparing Wauconda 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
Male Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Racial Diversity78
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents21
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