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Long Lake, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County
Long Lake, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Long Lake a Good Place to Live?
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 12.1% (236% 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 $247,188. 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.
Safety & Crime
Long Lake reports 475 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,023/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.