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Channel Lake, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County
Channel Lake, IL
At a Glance
How Channel Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Channel Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Channel Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Channel Lake residents earn a median household income of $63,958 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,993. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Channel Lake is $210,400 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,832. Median rent is $1,526/month, with 44.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Channel Lake reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,563/100K.
Education
19.9% of adults in Channel Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Channel Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.