At a Glance
Median Income
$105,114
$48,995 per capita
Home Value
$291,200
Zillow: $341,490
Median Rent
$1,741/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.5%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
10.5% smoking rate
How Gages Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gages Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gages Lake a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gages Lake residents earn a median household income of $105,114 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,995. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gages Lake is $291,200 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,490. Median rent is $1,741/month, with 29.4% 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 1985.
Education
40.5% of adults in Gages Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gages Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population10,706
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density3,593/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$105,114
Per Capita$48,995
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A+
Home Value$291,200
Rent$1,741
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$341,490
Housing Units4,177
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation767 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.5%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Gages Lake was built in 1985.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.