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Pistakee Highlands, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,214 Population 2,511/sq mi density
$92,304 Median Income $43,539 per capita
$198,700 Home Value $245,832 Zillow
$1,864 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
64 Violent Crime/100K 1,939 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$92,304 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,700 home value, $1,864/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Pistakee Highlands, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,304
23% above
$43,539 per capita
Home Value
$198,700
30% below
Zillow: $245,832
Median Rent
$1,864/mo
60% above
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
83% below
1,939/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
41% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
1% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Pistakee Highlands Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pistakee Highlands's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
123%
Home Value
70%
Rent
160%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pistakee Highlands a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pistakee Highlands residents earn a median household income of $92,304 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,539. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 Pistakee Highlands is $198,700 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,832. Median rent is $1,864/month, with 29.2% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Pistakee Highlands reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,939/100K.

Education

19.8% of adults in Pistakee Highlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pistakee Highlands 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 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,214
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density2,511/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,304
Per Capita$43,539
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$198,700
Rent$1,864
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$245,832
Housing Units1,354
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

F
Violent64/100K
Property1,939/100K

Health

Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation740 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute34 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Pistakee Highlands was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.