Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Winthrop Harbor is a small city in Illinois with a population of 6,663. Residents earn $94,221 per year, which is 25% above the national average.
Based on current data, Winthrop Harbor receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Winthrop Harbor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Winthrop Harbor is $94,221, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.2% 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 Winthrop Harbor is $238,800, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,262 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Winthrop Harbor is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 149 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 684 per 100,000, 65% below the national average.
21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Winthrop Harbor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 91.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.4% |
| 37% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $94,221 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,771 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,123 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,990 |
| Unemployment | 8.2% |
| 128% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,341 |
| County GDP | $10,428M |
| Restaurants | 399 |
| Healthcare | 437 |
| Retail | 486 |
| Manufacturing | 180 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,451 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.70% |
| Commute Time | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |
| Census Median | $238,800 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $298,804 |
| Median List Price | $365,000 |
| Median List Price | $365,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $197 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,262 |
| 9% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,451 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.70% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,666/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 437 |
| Total Violent | 148.7/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Murder | 14.9/100K |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Rape | 89.2/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 44.6/100K |
| Total Property | 683.9/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 74.3/100K |
| Theft | 594.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 14.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.3 inches |
| 7% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 657 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,433/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4806°N, 87.8296°W |
| County FIPS | 55059 |
Winner: Republican by 6.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.4% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,433/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 437 |
| Restaurants | 399 |
| Retail Stores | 486 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |