Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Tower Lakes is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,148. Residents earn $172,656 per year, which is 130% above the national average.
Based on current data, Tower Lakes receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Tower Lakes stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Tower Lakes is $172,656, which is significantly higher than the national average — 130% above $75,149. This places Tower Lakes among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Tower Lakes is $495,900, making it a premium housing market at 76% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,375 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Tower Lakes is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 314 per 100,000, 84% below the national average.
Tower Lakes is a highly educated community — 77.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Tower Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches, including 43.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 90.3% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.7% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $172,656 |
| 130% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $74,172 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.0% |
| 76% 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 | 1.76% |
| Commute Time | 37.7 min |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |
| Census Median | $495,900 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $618,996 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,375 |
| 104% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.3% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 97.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.76% |
| Obesity | 29.5% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.1% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.5% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Mental Distress | 13.8% |
| Physical Distress | 8.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 313.7/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 78.4/100K |
| Theft | 235.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.5 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 769 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2278°N, 88.1552°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 77.8% |
| 131% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,248/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 37.7 min |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |