At a Glance
Median Income
$117,422
$42,474 per capita
Home Value
$210,600
Zillow: $245,762
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,847/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Heritage Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Heritage Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Heritage Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Heritage Lake residents earn a median household income of $117,422 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,474. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,560 business establishments, including 304 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Heritage Lake is $210,600 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,762. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Heritage Lake reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,847/100K.
Education
37.5% of adults in Heritage Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Heritage Lake has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,708
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,512/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,422
Per Capita$42,474
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$7,835M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,600
Rent
Ownership97.4%
Zillow$245,762
Housing Units557
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,847/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation705 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Heritage Lake was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 304 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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