At a Glance
Median Income
$69,896
$42,049 per capita
Home Value
$219,300
Zillow: $258,937
Median Rent
$1,059/mo
34.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
288/100K
1,749/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
14.8% smoking rate
How Fox Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fox Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fox Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fox Lake residents earn a median household income of $69,896 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,049. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% 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 is $219,300 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,937. Median rent is $1,059/month, with 34.8% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Fox Lake reports 288 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,749/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Fox Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fox Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population10,872
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density1,389/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born10.4%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,896
Per Capita$42,049
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$219,300
Rent$1,059
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$258,937
Housing Units5,737
Rent Burden34.8%
Crime
F
Violent288/100K
Property1,749/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation755 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute35 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Fox Lake was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
10.4% 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.