Island Lake, IL
1 neighborhoods · 8,589 residents · Illinois
B+
70/100
92
Safety Score
66
Affordability
$90K
Median Income
$225K
Median Home Value
Is Island Lake, IL a Good Place to Live?
Island Lake receives an overall livability grade of B+ (70/100), indicating solid livability relative to the rest of Illinois. Safety scores A+ (92/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores B (66/100) with a median household income of $89,660 and median home values around $225,300.
About 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 6.2%. 82% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 40.
$1,747
Median Rent/mo
26.9%
College Educated
6.2%
Unemployment
82%
Owner-Occupied
40
Median Age
8,589
Population
1
Zip Codes
Lake
County
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Neighborhoods in Island Lake
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60042Lake Co. | 70 B+ | 92 | 66 | $90K | $225K | 8,589 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.