Living in Candlewick Lake, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Candlewick Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Candlewick Lake has 5,448 residents with a median age of 34.5. The median household income is $86,146 (3% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $172,300, the median rent is $1,520/month.
Candlewick Lake at a glance
- Population
- 5,448
- Median age
- 34.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $86,146State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $172,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,520/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Candlewick Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Illinois median; home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Candlewick Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Candlewick Lake the median home value is $172,300, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,520 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,557 a month in housing costs.
Candlewick Lake median household income
The median household income in Candlewick Lake is $86,146 and the income per person is $27,331. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Candlewick Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,857
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 3.23
Candlewick Lake demographics
- Population
- 5,448
- Median age
- 34.5
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 1,686
- Foreign-born
- 8.7%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Candlewick Lake ›
Education in Candlewick Lake
21.5% of adults 25 and older in Candlewick Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Candlewick Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Candlewick Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candlewick Lake | 5,448 | $86,146 | $172,300 | $1,520 |
| Timberlane | 1,278 | $147,308 | $351,000 | — |
| Poplar Grove | 3,923 | $120,278 | $270,700 | $1,395 |
| Caledonia | 226 | $88,571 | $163,200 | $1,711 |
| Argyle | 324 | $139,632 | $277,400 | — |
| Belvidere | 24,752 | $64,528 | $158,900 | $991 |
| Loves Park | 23,502 | $61,868 | $160,400 | $1,120 |
| Capron | 1,311 | $90,192 | $160,100 | $900 |
| Machesney Park | 22,630 | $75,489 | $173,700 | $1,102 |
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What is the median household income in Candlewick Lake, IL?
The median household income in Candlewick Lake is $86,146, 3% 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 Candlewick Lake?
The median home value in Candlewick Lake is $172,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Candlewick Lake?
The median gross rent in Candlewick Lake is $1,520 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Candlewick Lake, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Illinois median; home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Candlewick Lake?
The median age in Candlewick Lake is 34.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Candlewick Lake?
The average commute to work in Candlewick Lake is 38 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Candlewick Lake?
The unemployment rate in Candlewick Lake is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Candlewick Lake?
21.5% of adults in Candlewick 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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