Lakewood Shores, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
433 Population 1,237/sq mi density
$76,500 Median Income $34,052 per capita
$181,300 Home Value $274,245 Zillow
$1,339 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,500 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,300 home value, $1,339/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakewood Shores, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,500
2% above
$34,052 per capita
Home Value
$181,300
36% below
Zillow: $274,245
Median Rent
$1,339/mo
15% above
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
75% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Lakewood Shores Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
102%
Home Value
64%
Rent
115%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakewood Shores a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lakewood Shores residents earn a median household income of $76,500 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,052. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lakewood Shores is $181,300 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,245. Median rent is $1,339/month, with 33.5% 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 1963.

Education

8.5% of adults in Lakewood Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lakewood Shores has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population433
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,237/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,500
Per Capita$34,052
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,300
Rent$1,339
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$274,245
Housing Units280
Rent Burden33.5%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation558 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Lakewood Shores was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.