At a Glance
Median Income
$112,438
$45,602 per capita
Home Value
$268,300
Zillow: $332,097
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
314/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.4%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Wauconda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wauconda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wauconda a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wauconda residents earn a median household income of $112,438 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,602. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% 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 Wauconda is $268,300 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,097. Median rent is $1,304/month, with 25.4% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Wauconda reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 314/100K.
Education
39.4% of adults in Wauconda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wauconda 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
Population14,010
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density2,763/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,438
Per Capita$45,602
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$268,300
Rent$1,304
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$332,097
Housing Units5,329
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property314/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation809 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.4%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Wauconda was founded in 1849.
The median home in Wauconda was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.2% 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.
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