Living in Fox Lake Hills, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fox Lake Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Fox Lake Hills has 2,399 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $111,964 (34% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $245,000, the median rent is $1,390/month.
Fox Lake Hills at a glance
- Population
- 2,399
- Median age
- 42.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $111,964State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $245,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,390/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Fox Lake Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the Illinois median; home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fox Lake Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fox Lake Hills the median home value is $245,000, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,390 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,925 a month in housing costs.
Fox Lake Hills median household income
The median household income in Fox Lake Hills is $111,964 and the income per person is $77,055. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Fox Lake Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 944
- Owner-occupied
- 90.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.4%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.61
Fox Lake Hills demographics
- Population
- 2,399
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 919
- Foreign-born
- 12.2%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fox Lake Hills ›
Education in Fox Lake Hills
29.8% of adults 25 and older in Fox Lake Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fox Lake Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Fox Lake Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Lake Hills | 2,399 | $111,964 | $245,000 | $1,390 |
| Round Lake Heights | 2,592 | $78,986 | $216,800 | $1,453 |
| Lake Villa | 8,683 | $118,750 | $351,700 | $1,533 |
| Long Lake | 3,307 | $104,621 | $220,100 | $1,530 |
| Fox Lake | 11,131 | $70,819 | $228,100 | $1,047 |
| Round Lake Beach | 27,079 | $86,059 | $199,200 | $1,543 |
| Venetian Village | 2,334 | $79,273 | $231,100 | $1,711 |
| Pistakee Highlands | 3,374 | $102,986 | $216,800 | $1,906 |
| Round Lake | 18,628 | $111,977 | $278,600 | $1,710 |
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What is the median household income in Fox Lake Hills, IL?
The median household income in Fox Lake Hills is $111,964, 34% 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 Fox Lake Hills?
The median home value in Fox Lake Hills is $245,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Fox Lake Hills?
The median gross rent in Fox Lake Hills is $1,390 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Fox Lake Hills, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the Illinois median; home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%.
What is the median age in Fox Lake Hills?
The median age in Fox Lake Hills is 42.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Fox Lake Hills?
The average commute to work in Fox Lake Hills is 34 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fox Lake Hills?
The unemployment rate in Fox Lake Hills is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fox Lake Hills?
29.8% of adults in Fox Lake Hills 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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