Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Island Lake is a small city in Illinois with a population of 8,023. Residents earn $98,125 per year, which is 31% above the national average.
Based on current data, Island Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Island Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Island Lake is $98,125, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Island Lake among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Island Lake is $241,900, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,855 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Island Lake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 25 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 950 per 100,000, 52% below the national average.
27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Island Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 78.1% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.9% |
| 63% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $98,125 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,068 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.60% |
| Commute Time | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |
| Census Median | $241,900 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $293,448 |
| Median List Price | $337,450 |
| Median List Price | $337,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $179 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,855 |
| 60% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.60% |
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.2% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Total Violent | 25.0/100K |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Murder | 12.5/100K |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Rape | 12.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 950.1/100K |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 325.0/100K |
| Theft | 612.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 12.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.0 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 754 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,381/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2788°N, 88.2005°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.6% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,381/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |