Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Holiday Shores is a small town in Illinois with a population of 3,162. Residents earn $98,265 per year, which is 31% above the national average.
Based on current data, Holiday Shores receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Holiday Shores stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Holiday Shores is $98,265, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Holiday Shores among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Holiday Shores is $231,300, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,755 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Holiday Shores enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 11.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $98,265 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,396 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,099 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,601 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,398 |
| County GDP | $16,575M |
| Restaurants | 627 |
| Healthcare | 682 |
| Retail | 741 |
| Manufacturing | 169 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,460 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.79% |
| Commute Time | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 17.3% |
| Census Median | $231,300 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $283,250 |
| Median List Price | $283,250 |
| $/Sq Ft | $194 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,755 |
| 51% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,460 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.79% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,159/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 682 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 527 ft (161 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,001/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9271°N, 89.9389°W |
| County FIPS | 17119 |
Winner: Republican by 13.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,001/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 682 |
| Restaurants | 627 |
| Retail Stores | 741 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 17.3% |