At a Glance
Median Income
$100,824
$32,881 per capita
Home Value
$185,400
Zillow: $262,745
Median Rent
$1,529/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
72.9% high school+
Unemployment
15.8%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
14.4% smoking rate
How Long Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Long Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Long 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
Long Lake residents earn a median household income of $100,824 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,881. The unemployment rate stands at 15.8% (339% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Long Lake is $185,400 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,745. Median rent is $1,529/month, with 23.8% 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 1955.
Education
16.5% of adults in Long Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
72.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long Lake 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 totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,219
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density2,728/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born21.8%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$100,824
Per Capita$32,881
Unemployment15.8%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,400
Rent$1,529
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$262,745
Housing Units1,231
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation764 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+72.9%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute37 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Long Lake was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
21.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.