Living in Long Lake, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Long Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Long Lake has 3,307 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $104,621 (25% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $220,100, the median rent is $1,530/month.
Long Lake at a glance
- Population
- 3,307
- Median age
- 33.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $104,621State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $220,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,530/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Long Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Illinois median; home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 17.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Long Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Long Lake the median home value is $220,100, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,530 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,614 a month in housing costs.
Long Lake median household income
The median household income in Long Lake is $104,621 and the income per person is $36,811. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Long Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,273
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.92
Long Lake demographics
- Population
- 3,307
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 9%
- Households
- 1,133
- Foreign-born
- 19.4%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Long Lake ›
Education in Long Lake
17.5% of adults 25 and older in Long Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Long Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 17.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Long Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lake | 3,307 | $104,621 | $220,100 | $1,530 |
| Round Lake Heights | 2,592 | $78,986 | $216,800 | $1,453 |
| Round Lake | 18,628 | $111,977 | $278,600 | $1,710 |
| Round Lake Beach | 27,079 | $86,059 | $199,200 | $1,543 |
| Fox Lake Hills | 2,399 | $111,964 | $245,000 | $1,390 |
| Round Lake Park | 7,919 | $55,813 | $164,900 | $1,402 |
| Volo | 6,706 | $160,792 | $319,700 | $2,169 |
| Hainesville | 3,524 | $129,911 | $210,500 | $1,225 |
| Lake Villa | 8,683 | $118,750 | $351,700 | $1,533 |
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What is the median household income in Long Lake, IL?
The median household income in Long Lake is $104,621, 25% 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 Long Lake?
The median home value in Long Lake is $220,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Long Lake?
The median gross rent in Long Lake is $1,530 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Long Lake, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Illinois median; home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 17.1%.
What is the median age in Long Lake?
The median age in Long Lake is 33.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Long Lake?
The average commute to work in Long Lake is 33 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Long Lake?
The unemployment rate in Long Lake is 17.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Long Lake?
17.5% of adults in Long 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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