Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Long Lake is a small town in Illinois with a population of 3,219. Residents earn $100,824 per year, which is 34% above the national average.
Based on current data, Long Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Long Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Long Lake is $100,824, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Long Lake among higher-income communities. At 12.1%, unemployment is notably high. 10.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Long Lake is $185,400, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,529 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Long Lake 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 37.8 inches, including 43.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 67.3% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 32.7% |
| 144% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,824 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,881 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 12.1% |
| 236% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.70% |
| Commute Time | 36.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $185,400 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $247,188 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,529 |
| 31% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.70% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.8 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,728/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3721°N, 88.1273°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.5% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 72.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,728/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 36.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |