At a Glance
Median Income
$71,010
$28,725 per capita
Home Value
$255,300
Zillow: $266,214
Violent Crime
685/100K
4,704/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Chain-O-Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chain-O-Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chain-O-Lakes a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chain-O-Lakes residents earn a median household income of $71,010 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,725. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,539 business establishments, including 630 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chain-O-Lakes is $255,300 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,214. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Chain-O-Lakes reports 685 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,704/100K.
Education
13.3% of adults in Chain-O-Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chain-O-Lakes has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population427
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,010
Per Capita$28,725
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$19,493M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$255,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$266,214
Housing Units329
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent685/100K
Property4,704/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,846/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation741 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute20 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Chain-O-Lakes was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 630 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.