Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Wauconda is a small city in Illinois with a population of 14,010. Residents earn $112,438 per year, which is 50% above the national average.
Based on current data, Wauconda receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Wauconda stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Wauconda is $112,438, which is significantly higher than the national average — 50% above $75,149. This places Wauconda among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Wauconda is $268,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,304 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Wauconda 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 | 76.8% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.2% |
| 73% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $112,438 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,602 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% 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 | 3.25% |
| Commute Time | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |
| Census Median | $268,300 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $332,097 |
| Median List Price | $392,237 |
| Median List Price | $392,237 |
| $/Sq Ft | $184 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% |
| Price Drops | 17.9% |
| Inventory | 28 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,304 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.25% |
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| 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 | 809 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,763/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2770°N, 88.1353°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,763/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.1 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 | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |