Living in Apple Canyon Lake, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Apple Canyon Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Apple Canyon Lake has 741 residents with a median age of 60.3. The median household income is $115,072 (38% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $329,400.
Apple Canyon Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Apple Canyon Lake at a glance
- Population
- 741
- Median age
- 60.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $115,072State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $329,400State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 96.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Apple Canyon Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Apple Canyon Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Apple Canyon Lake the median home value is $329,400, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,250 a month in housing costs.
Apple Canyon Lake median household income
The median household income in Apple Canyon Lake is $115,072 and the income per person is $62,610. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Apple Canyon Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,004
- Owner-occupied
- 96.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.4%
- Vacant
- 62.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 1.96
62.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Apple Canyon Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Apple Canyon Lake demographics
- Population
- 741
- Median age
- 60.3
- Under 18
- 10.4%
- 65 and older
- 39.3%
- Households
- 379
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Apple Canyon Lake ›
Education in Apple Canyon Lake
39.9% of adults 25 and older in Apple Canyon Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 17.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Apple Canyon Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Apple Canyon Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Canyon Lake | 741 | $115,072 | $329,400 | — |
| Scales Mound | 463 | $69,141 | $155,600 | $831 |
| Apple River | 290 | $44,028 | $87,100 | $880 |
| Elizabeth | 775 | $56,250 | $135,900 | $739 |
| The Galena Territory | 1,735 | $117,548 | $324,700 | $1,279 |
| Warren | 1,396 | $75,813 | $102,200 | $741 |
| Stockton | 1,873 | $46,934 | $93,700 | $791 |
| Shullsburg | 1,184 | $64,028 | $148,800 | $914 |
| Nora | 180 | $54,073 | $91,000 | $1,120 |
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Apple Canyon Lake ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Apple Canyon Lake: FAQ
What is the median household income in Apple Canyon Lake, IL?
The median household income in Apple Canyon Lake is $115,072, 38% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Apple Canyon Lake?
The median home value in Apple Canyon Lake is $329,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Apple Canyon Lake, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.
What is the median age in Apple Canyon Lake?
The median age in Apple Canyon Lake is 60.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Apple Canyon Lake?
The average commute to work in Apple Canyon Lake is 31 minutes; 16.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Apple Canyon Lake?
The unemployment rate in Apple Canyon Lake is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Apple Canyon Lake?
39.9% of adults in Apple Canyon Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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