Fox Lake, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
10,872
Population
1,389/sq mi density
$69,896
Median Income
$42,049 per capita
$219,300
Home Value
$245,832 Zillow
$1,059
Median Rent
34.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
261 sunny days/yr
191
Violent Crime/100K
2,477 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,896 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$219,300 home value, $1,059/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$219,300
22% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,059/mo
9% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.2%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,737
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$219,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$245,832
Median Sale Price
$254,000
Median List Price
$275,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.2%
Owner-Occupied
33.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$1,059/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
70 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
13
Price Drops
4.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$178
Active Inventory
49
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
66.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $219,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $245,832 |
| Median Sale Price | $254,000 |
| Median List Price | $275,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $178 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,059 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 70 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 4.1% |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Active Inventory | 49 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $178 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,737 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 34.8% |
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