Living in Indian Creek, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Indian Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Indian Creek has 874 residents with a median age of 47. The median household income is $164,250 (97% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $450,800, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Indian Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Indian Creek at a glance
- Population
- 874
- Median age
- 47State: 39
- Median household income
- $164,250State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $450,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Indian Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 97% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 71% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Indian Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Indian Creek the median home value is $450,800, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 14.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,146 a month in housing costs.
Indian Creek median household income
The median household income in Indian Creek is $164,250 and the income per person is $68,261. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Indian Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 266
- Owner-occupied
- 92.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.7%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 3.29
Indian Creek demographics
- Population
- 874
- Median age
- 47
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 31.2%
- Households
- 261
- Foreign-born
- 39.6%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Indian Creek ›
Education in Indian Creek
56.2% of adults 25 and older in Indian Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 23.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Indian Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 22.4%
- Drive alone
- 67.4%
- Public transit
- 6.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Indian Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek | 874 | $164,250 | $450,800 | $3,501 |
| Vernon Hills | 26,876 | $121,943 | $412,300 | $1,903 |
| Long Grove | 8,305 | $250,001 | $804,600 | $3,501 |
| Mettawa | 663 | $181,333 | $871,500 | — |
| Mundelein | 31,915 | $108,340 | $309,700 | $1,566 |
| Lincolnshire | 7,980 | $185,580 | $677,700 | $2,858 |
| Forest Lake | 1,865 | $96,250 | $346,400 | — |
| Libertyville | 20,525 | $165,667 | $512,000 | $1,637 |
| Buffalo Grove | 42,891 | $129,395 | $412,300 | $2,037 |
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What is the median household income in Indian Creek, IL?
The median household income in Indian Creek is $164,250, 97% 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 Indian Creek?
The median home value in Indian Creek is $450,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Indian Creek?
The median gross rent in Indian Creek is $3,501 per month, about 14.4% of household income.
Is Indian Creek, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 97% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 71% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Indian Creek?
The median age in Indian Creek is 47 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Indian Creek?
The average commute to work in Indian Creek is 28 minutes; 22.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Indian Creek?
The unemployment rate in Indian Creek is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Indian Creek?
56.2% of adults in Indian Creek 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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