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Indian Creek, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
892 Population 3,304/sq mi density
$152,500 Median Income $65,890 per capita
$443,100 Home Value $554,842 Zillow
$3,029 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
54 Violent Crime/100K 2,007 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$152,500 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$443,100 home value, $3,029/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Indian Creek, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$152,500
103% above
$65,890 per capita
Home Value
$443,100
57% above
Zillow: $554,842
Median Rent
$3,029/mo
160% above
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
54/100K
86% below
2,007/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.0%
66% above
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
10% below
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Indian Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Indian Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
203%
Home Value
157%
Rent
260%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
166%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Indian Creek 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

Indian Creek residents earn a median household income of $152,500 , which is 103% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,890. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% 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 Indian Creek is $443,100 , 57% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $554,842. Median rent is $3,029/month, with 26.4% 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 2001.

Safety & Crime

Indian Creek reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,007/100K.

Education

56.0% of adults in Indian Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% above the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Indian Creek has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population892
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density3,304/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$152,500
Per Capita$65,890
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751

Housing

A+
Home Value$443,100
Rent$3,029
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$554,842
Housing Units190
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

F
Violent54/100K
Property2,007/100K

Health

Obesity29.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,610/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation732 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.0%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute29 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries25

Did You Know?

Indian Creek was founded in 1958.
The median home in Indian Creek was built in 2001.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.0% 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.