Fox Lake, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

4.0 Great / 5.0
10,872 Population
$69,896 Median Income
$219,300 Home Value
$1,059 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
43.3 yrs Median Age
23.2% Bachelor's Degree+
4.0
Overall
4.2
Economy
4.9
Affordability
2.9
Education

People

Population10,872
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density1,389/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 80.5%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$69,896
Per Capita Income$42,049
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty Rate6.2%
County GDP$15,983M

Housing

4.9/5
Home Value (Census)$219,300
Zillow Value$245,832
Median Rent$1,059
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Depression22.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Jan / Jul22° / 73°
RainN/A
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.9/5
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+92.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)13

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute35 min
Work From Home11.3%
BroadbandN/A

How Fox Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$69,896
Home Value$219,300
Median Rent$1,059
Poverty Rate6.2%
Bachelor's Degree+23.2%
Unemployment2.9%
Avg Temperature48.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population10,872
Population Density1,389 per sq mi
Median Age43.3 years
Male47.0%
Female53.0%
Male 47%
Female 53%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80.5% Black 4.2% Hispanic 1.1% Other 14.2%
White80.5%
Black or African American4.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races14.2%

Language

English Only85.6%
Spanish Speakers14.4%
English 85.6% Spanish 14.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.5%
Health Insurance91.2%

Income

7% below avg
Median Household Income$69,896
Per Capita Income$42,049
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,060
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$93,804

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.9%
Poverty Rate6.2%
Total Establishments (County)7,928
County GDP$15,983M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation645
Healthcare Facilities846
Retail Stores816
Manufacturing432
Total Establishments7,928

Industry Mix

Restaurants 645 Healthcare 846 Retail 816 Manufacturing 432

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$93,804
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,712

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time34.8 min
Work From Home11.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

22% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$219,300
Zillow Home Value Index$245,832

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$275,000
Price Per Sq Ft$178
Homes Sold (month)13
Sale-to-List Ratio98.1%
Price Drops4.1%
Active Inventory49

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied66.2%

Rental Costs

9% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,059

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,712
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.97%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure31.5%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity21.7%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.2%
Regular Checkup74.1%
Premature Death Rate5,730 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.8 / 10
Exercise Access93.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)846
Restaurants (County)645

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)18

Temperature

22°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average48.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Land Area7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²)
Population Density1,389 per sq mi
Latitude42.4282°
Longitude-88.1839°
County FIPS17111

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.9%
D 46.6%

Republican +5.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.2%
High School+92.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,389 per sq mi
Land Area7.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)13

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)18

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