Lakemoor, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Lakemoor is a small city in Illinois with a population of 5,878. Residents earn $96,929 per year, which is 29% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
5,878 Population 1,113/sq mi density
$96,929 Median Income $42,703 per capita
$261,300 Home Value $282,497 Zillow
$1,711 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
83 Violent Crime/100K 600 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,929 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$261,300 home value, $1,711/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K (78% below avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $96,929
29% higher than US avg
Home Value $261,300
7% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 83/100K
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 39.7%
18% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,711
47% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.6%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.7%
70% lower than US avg

How Lakemoor Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,878
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,113/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 79%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,929
Per Capita$42,703
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$15,983M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$261,300
Rent$1,711
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$282,497

Crime

F
Violent83/100K
Property600/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault83/100K
Burglary133/100K

Health

Obesity32.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation753 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.7%
High School+93.5%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute34 min
EV Stations3
Libraries13

Is Lakemoor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lakemoor receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Lakemoor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lakemoor is $96,929, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lakemoor is $261,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,711 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Lakemoor is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 83 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 600 per 100,000, 69% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 39.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Lakemoor 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.

Lakemoor has a population of 5,878 with a density of 1,113 people per square mile. The median age is 38.5 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.3%).

Population

5,878
Total Population
1,113
People / sq mi
38.5yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
5.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55%
Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

Lakemoor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.0%
11% above US avg
Spanish13.0%
3% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lakemoor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lakemoor is $96,929, which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Lakemoor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$96,929
29% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,703
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
IRS Avg AGI$93,804

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.7%
70% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,928
County GDP$15,983M

Business (County)

Restaurants645
Healthcare846
Retail816
Manufacturing432

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,712
149% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.8 min
Work from Home15.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Lakemoor is $261,300, 7% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,711 (47% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $282,497.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$261,300
7% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$282,497
Median List Price$319,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$319,900
$/Sq Ft$177
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio101.0%
Price Drops8.3%
Inventory12

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,711
47% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,712
149% above US avg
Effective Rate3.33%
In Lakemoor, 32.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.5% report depression. 18.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lakemoor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.6%
2% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma9.7%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.2%
Physical Inactivity18.9%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress16.2%
Physical Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.1%
Checkup Rate74.8%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access93.1%
Healthcare Facilities846
Lakemoor has a violent crime rate of 83 per 100,000 residents, 78% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 600 per 100,000 (69% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Lakemoor vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent83.3/100K
78% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault83.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property599.6/100K
69% below US avg
Burglary133.2/100K
Theft466.4/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Lakemoor 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 is 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.0 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall34.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation753 ft (230 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²)
Population Density1,113/sq mi
Coordinates42.3389°N, 88.2027°W
County FIPS17111
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 39.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.9%
D 46.6%

Winner: Republican by 5.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.7%
18% above US avg
High School+93.5%
School Test Score5.34
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,113/sq mi
Total Area5.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities846
Restaurants645
Retail Stores816

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.8 min
Work from Home15.4%

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