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Fox Lake Hills, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,304 Population 1,814/sq mi density
$111,477 Median Income $49,575 per capita
$229,700 Home Value $287,716 Zillow
$1,514 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
475 Violent Crime/100K 1,023 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$111,477 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$229,700 home value, $1,514/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
475 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fox Lake Hills, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$111,477
48% above
$49,575 per capita
Home Value
$229,700
19% below
Zillow: $287,716
Median Rent
$1,514/mo
30% above
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
475/100K
25% above
1,023/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
20% below
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Fox Lake Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fox Lake Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
148%
Home Value
81%
Rent
130%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fox Lake Hills a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fox Lake Hills residents earn a median household income of $111,477 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,575. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% 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 Fox Lake Hills is $229,700 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,716. Median rent is $1,514/month, with 26.5% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Fox Lake Hills reports 475 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,023/100K.

Education

27.1% of adults in Fox Lake Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fox Lake Hills 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 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,304
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,814/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$111,477
Per Capita$49,575
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$229,700
Rent$1,514
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$287,716
Housing Units970
Rent Burden26.5%

Crime

F
Violent475/100K
Property1,023/100K

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation750 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute40 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Fox Lake Hills was built in 1975.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.