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Wonder Lake, Illinois, in McHenry county, is 24 miles N of Elgin, Illinois (center to center) and 50 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 1,345.
In Wonder Lake, about 67% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Wonder Lake. "Full house" describes much of the households in the village, with the many large families there.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in Wonder Lake.
In 2000, Wonder Lake had a median family income of $62,404. Wonder Lake is full of successful families and individuals. The village has a large middle class. Wonder Lake isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Wonder Lake residents, with $4,200. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Wonder Lake, 94% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Wonder Lake may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. The village has higher property taxes than most places in Illinois, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Wonder Lake, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Wonder Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
Comparing Wonder Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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