Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Lake Villa is a small city in Illinois with a population of 8,707. Residents earn $111,110 per year, which is 48% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Villa receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Lake Villa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake Villa is $111,110, which is significantly higher than the national average — 48% above $75,149. This places Lake Villa among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Villa is $325,900, 16% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,430 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Lake Villa is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 79 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 769 per 100,000, 61% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Lake Villa 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 37.8 inches, including 43.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 81.8% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.2% |
| 36% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $111,110 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,496 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% 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 | 2.67% |
| Commute Time | 32.6 min |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |
| Census Median | $325,900 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $365,056 |
| Median List Price | $469,900 |
| Median List Price | $469,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $171 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,430 |
| 23% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.67% |
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Total Violent | 79.1/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 22.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 56.5/100K |
| Total Property | 768.6/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 113.0/100K |
| Theft | 633.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 22.6/100K |
| 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 (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.8 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 786 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,333/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4176°N, 88.0826°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.6% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,333/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 32.6 min |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |