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Lily Lake, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Kane County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,432 Population 526/sq mi density
$145,192 Median Income $57,150 per capita
$379,300 Home Value $545,581 Zillow
$1,438 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
18 Violent Crime/100K 300 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$145,192 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$379,300 home value, $1,438/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
18 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lily Lake, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$145,192
93% above
$57,150 per capita
Home Value
$379,300
35% above
Zillow: $545,581
Median Rent
$1,438/mo
24% above
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
18/100K
95% below
300/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
14% above
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
1% below
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)

Income
193%
Home Value
135%
Rent
124%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
114%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
5%
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.