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Island Lake, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
8,023 Population 2,381/sq mi density
$98,125 Median Income $40,068 per capita
$241,900 Home Value $293,448 Zillow
$1,855 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
87 Violent Crime/100K 483 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$98,125 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$241,900 home value, $1,855/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Island Lake, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,125
31% above
$40,068 per capita
Home Value
$241,900
14% below
Zillow: $293,448
Median Rent
$1,855/mo
60% above
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
87/100K
77% below
483/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
18% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Island Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
131%
Home Value
86%
Rent
160%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Island Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Island Lake residents earn a median household income of $98,125 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,068. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Island Lake is $241,900 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,448. Median rent is $1,855/month, with 30.8% 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 1990.

Safety & Crime

Island Lake reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 483/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

27.6% of adults in Island Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Island Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population8,023
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density2,381/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,125
Per Capita$40,068
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$241,900
Rent$1,855
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$293,448
Housing Units3,118
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent87/100K
Property483/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault50/100K
Burglary12/100K

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation754 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute32 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Island Lake was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.