At a Glance
Median Income
$238,098
$119,233 per capita
Home Value
$957,600
Zillow: $1,220,792
Violent Crime
0/100K
403/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.6%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
6.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Golf Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Golf's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Golf a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Golf residents earn a median household income of $238,098 , which is 217% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $119,233. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% 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 Golf is $957,600 , 240% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,220,792. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Golf reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 403/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
69.6% of adults in Golf hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(107% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Golf has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population548
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density1,218/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$238,098
Per Capita$119,233
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A
Home Value$957,600
Rent
Ownership98.0%
Zillow$1,220,792
Housing Units198
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property403/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking6.6%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation624 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.6%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+38.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute31 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Golf was built in 1963.
19.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
32.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
All Countries
