Living in Fox Lake, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fox Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Fox Lake has 11,131 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $70,819 (15% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $228,100, the median rent is $1,047/month.
Fox Lake at a glance
- Population
- 11,131
- Median age
- 42.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $70,819State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $228,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,047/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.7%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Fox Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fox Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fox Lake the median home value is $228,100, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,047 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,831 a month in housing costs.
Fox Lake median household income
The median household income in Fox Lake is $70,819 and the income per person is $42,203. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Fox Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,998
- Owner-occupied
- 67.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.1%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.10
Fox Lake demographics
- Population
- 11,131
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 5,281
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fox Lake ›
Education in Fox Lake
25.7% of adults 25 and older in Fox Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fox Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Fox Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Lake | 11,131 | $70,819 | $228,100 | $1,047 |
| Pistakee Highlands | 3,374 | $102,986 | $216,800 | $1,906 |
| Fox Lake Hills | 2,399 | $111,964 | $245,000 | $1,390 |
| Spring Grove | 5,917 | $134,210 | $398,400 | — |
| Channel Lake | 2,052 | $68,250 | $223,000 | $1,584 |
| Johnsburg | 6,386 | $121,023 | $328,300 | $1,128 |
| Long Lake | 3,307 | $104,621 | $220,100 | $1,530 |
| Round Lake Heights | 2,592 | $78,986 | $216,800 | $1,453 |
| Lake Catherine | 968 | $91,667 | $257,200 | $1,161 |
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What is the median household income in Fox Lake, IL?
The median household income in Fox Lake is $70,819, 15% lower 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?
The median home value in Fox Lake is $228,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Fox Lake?
The median gross rent in Fox Lake is $1,047 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is Fox Lake, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Fox Lake?
The median age in Fox Lake is 42.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Fox Lake?
The average commute to work in Fox Lake is 34 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fox Lake?
The unemployment rate in Fox Lake is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fox Lake?
25.7% of adults in Fox 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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