At a Glance
Median Income
$111,110
$49,496 per capita
Home Value
$325,900
Zillow: $385,687
Median Rent
$1,430/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
116/100K
500/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.6%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
12.1% smoking rate
How Lake Villa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Villa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Villa a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Villa residents earn a median household income of $111,110 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,496. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% 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 Lake Villa is $325,900 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $385,687. Median rent is $1,430/month, with 28.4% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Lake Villa reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 500/100K.
Education
48.6% of adults in Lake Villa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Villa has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,707
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,333/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born12.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$111,110
Per Capita$49,496
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$325,900
Rent$1,430
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$385,687
Housing Units3,136
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent116/100K
Property500/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation786 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.6%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+19.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute33 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Lake Villa was founded in 1901.
The median home in Lake Villa was built in 1996.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
12.6% 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.