At a Glance
Median Income
$172,656
$74,172 per capita
Home Value
$495,900
Zillow: $618,996
Median Rent
$2,375/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Tower Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tower Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tower Lakes a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 — Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tower Lakes residents earn a median household income of $172,656 , which is 130% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $74,172. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% 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 Tower Lakes is $495,900 , 76% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $618,996. Median rent is $2,375/month, with 23.3% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Tower Lakes reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
77.8% of adults in Tower Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(131% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tower Lakes has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,148
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density1,248/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$172,656
Per Capita$74,172
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$495,900
Rent$2,375
Ownership97.2%
Zillow$618,996
Housing Units485
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation769 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+28.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute38 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Tower Lakes was built in 1966.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.1% 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.
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