Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Fox Lake Hills is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,304. Residents earn $111,477 per year, which is 48% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fox Lake Hills receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Fox Lake Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Fox Lake Hills is $111,477, which is significantly higher than the national average — 48% above $75,149. This places Fox Lake Hills among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Fox Lake Hills is $229,700, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,514 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Fox Lake Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches, including 43.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 88.7% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.3% |
| 16% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $111,477 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,575 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.79% |
| Commute Time | 40.4 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |
| Census Median | $229,700 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $287,716 |
| Median List Price | $297,000 |
| Median List Price | $297,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $175 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,514 |
| 30% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.79% |
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.8 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 750 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,814/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4135°N, 88.1260°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.1% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,814/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 40.4 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |