At a Glance
Median Income
$205,735
$111,197 per capita
Home Value
$739,400
Zillow: $666,451
Median Rent
$1,826/mo
36.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
36/100K
835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
81.8%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
7.0% smoking rate
How Lake Bluff Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Bluff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Bluff a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Bluff residents earn a median household income of $205,735 , which is 174% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $111,197. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% 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 Lake Bluff is $739,400 , 162% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $666,451. Median rent is $1,826/month, with 36.6% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Lake Bluff reports 36 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 835/100K.
Education
81.8% of adults in Lake Bluff hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(143% above the national average).
99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Bluff has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,834
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,430/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.3%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$205,735
Per Capita$111,197
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A+
Home Value$739,400
Rent$1,826
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$666,451
Housing Units2,313
Rent Burden36.6%
Crime
F
Violent36/100K
Property835/100K
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation693 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+81.8%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+41.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Lake Bluff was founded in 1895.
The median home in Lake Bluff was built in 1976.
31.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
13.3% 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.