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Fox Lake, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Harper F.

Top 5 things I love about Fox Lake

Hey folks, Just moved here 2 months ago and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,059/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $219,300 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene her...

6 replies 3 upvotes best-worst
Declan Sanders

What to expect moving to Fox Lake?

I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Anyone in a similar situation?

9 replies 1 upvotes moving
Ian Brooks

Is it worth buying in Fox Lake?

Alright, Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get good services.

13 replies 13 upvotes housing
Declan Sanders

Is Fox Lake walkable?

Hey folks, Just moved here 11 months ago and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Any advice would be great. Thanks in advance! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

9 replies 11 upvotes qa
Jackson F.

Considering Fox Lake vs Minneapolis -help me decide

Been living here since 2013. Crime rate is something to consider -Fox Lake sits at 191.3 per 100K. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Any advice would be great. The suburbs are wher...

1 replies 11 upvotes moving
Ezekiel

Fox Lake is underrated, change my mind

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $219,300 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Fox Lake sits at 191.3 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. What wo...

9 replies 6 upvotes living
Harper F.

Freelancing from Fox Lake -experience?

Hey everyone, It's a a small town city with about 10,872 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this? Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public tra...

2 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Lydia Murphy

Best industries in Fox Lake right now

Hey, Just moved here 16 months ago and Household incomes average around $69,896 in Fox Lake. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Is this normal for Fox Lake? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a hug...

2 replies 1 upvotes jobs
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