At a Glance
Median Income
$145,192
$57,150 per capita
Home Value
$379,300
Zillow: $545,581
Median Rent
$1,438/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
18/100K
300/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Lily Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lily Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lily Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lily Lake residents earn a median household income of $145,192 , which is 93% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,150. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,855 business establishments, including 1,068 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lily Lake is $379,300 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $545,581. Median rent is $1,438/month, with 27.5% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Lily Lake reports 18 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 300/100K.
Education
38.5% of adults in Lily Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lily Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,432
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density526/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$145,192
Per Capita$57,150
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$37,058M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
A+
Home Value$379,300
Rent$1,438
Ownership98.5%
Zillow$545,581
Housing Units437
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent18/100K
Property300/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,046/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation949 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute32 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Lily Lake was founded in 1885.
The median home in Lily Lake was built in 1985.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 1,068 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.