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Pontoon Beach, IL
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Pontoon Beach, IL
At a Glance
How Pontoon Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pontoon Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pontoon Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pontoon Beach residents earn a median household income of $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,614. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pontoon Beach is $137,900 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,443. Median rent is $1,117/month, with 31.1% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Pontoon Beach reports 319 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,222/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.2% of adults in Pontoon Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pontoon Beach has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.