Living in McCullom Lake, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McCullom Lake · Census data 2020–2024
McCullom Lake has 1,017 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $72,791 (13% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $178,600, the median rent is $1,443/month.
McCullom Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McCullom Lake at a glance
- Population
- 1,017
- Median age
- 41State: 39
- Median household income
- $72,791State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $178,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,443/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is McCullom Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in McCullom Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McCullom Lake the median home value is $178,600, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,443 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,515 a month in housing costs.
McCullom Lake median household income
The median household income in McCullom Lake is $72,791 and the income per person is $34,873. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in McCullom Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 438
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.48
McCullom Lake demographics
- Population
- 1,017
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 9.2%
- Households
- 410
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McCullom Lake ›
Education in McCullom Lake
16.1% of adults 25 and older in McCullom Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McCullom Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
McCullom Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCullom Lake | 1,017 | $72,791 | $178,600 | $1,443 |
| Ringwood | 730 | $143,750 | $386,400 | $1,025 |
| McHenry | 28,074 | $86,315 | $266,500 | $1,553 |
| Wonder Lake | 4,292 | $94,655 | $252,200 | — |
| Johnsburg | 6,386 | $121,023 | $328,300 | $1,128 |
| Bull Valley | 1,269 | $191,250 | $477,900 | $3,501 |
| Greenwood | 502 | $131,250 | $415,900 | $1,366 |
| Pistakee Highlands | 3,374 | $102,986 | $216,800 | $1,906 |
| Lakemoor | 6,467 | $100,414 | $265,500 | $1,726 |
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What is the median household income in McCullom Lake, IL?
The median household income in McCullom Lake is $72,791, 13% 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 McCullom Lake?
The median home value in McCullom Lake is $178,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in McCullom Lake?
The median gross rent in McCullom Lake is $1,443 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is McCullom Lake, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in McCullom Lake?
The median age in McCullom Lake is 41 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in McCullom Lake?
The average commute to work in McCullom Lake is 27 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McCullom Lake?
The unemployment rate in McCullom Lake is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McCullom Lake?
16.1% of adults in McCullom 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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