Living in Pistakee Highlands, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pistakee Highlands · Census data 2020–2024
Pistakee Highlands has 3,374 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $102,986 (23% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $216,800, the median rent is $1,906/month.
Pistakee Highlands at a glance
- Population
- 3,374
- Median age
- 43.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $102,986State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $216,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,906/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 89.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Pistakee Highlands a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Illinois median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pistakee Highlands
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pistakee Highlands the median home value is $216,800, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,906 per month, which is 37.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,515 a month in housing costs.
Pistakee Highlands median household income
The median household income in Pistakee Highlands is $102,986 and the income per person is $45,538. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Pistakee Highlands: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,323
- Owner-occupied
- 89.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.4%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.63
Pistakee Highlands demographics
- Population
- 3,374
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 1,283
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pistakee Highlands ›
Education in Pistakee Highlands
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Pistakee Highlands have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pistakee Highlands
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Pistakee Highlands vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistakee Highlands | 3,374 | $102,986 | $216,800 | $1,906 |
| Johnsburg | 6,386 | $121,023 | $328,300 | $1,128 |
| Fox Lake | 11,131 | $70,819 | $228,100 | $1,047 |
| Spring Grove | 5,917 | $134,210 | $398,400 | — |
| Lakemoor | 6,467 | $100,414 | $265,500 | $1,726 |
| Fox Lake Hills | 2,399 | $111,964 | $245,000 | $1,390 |
| Long Lake | 3,307 | $104,621 | $220,100 | $1,530 |
| Ringwood | 730 | $143,750 | $386,400 | $1,025 |
| McCullom Lake | 1,017 | $72,791 | $178,600 | $1,443 |
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What is the median household income in Pistakee Highlands, IL?
The median household income in Pistakee Highlands is $102,986, 23% 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 Pistakee Highlands?
The median home value in Pistakee Highlands is $216,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Pistakee Highlands?
The median gross rent in Pistakee Highlands is $1,906 per month, about 37.8% of household income.
Is Pistakee Highlands, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Illinois median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Pistakee Highlands?
The median age in Pistakee Highlands is 43.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Pistakee Highlands?
The average commute to work in Pistakee Highlands is 36 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pistakee Highlands?
The unemployment rate in Pistakee Highlands is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pistakee Highlands?
21.1% of adults in Pistakee Highlands 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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