Living in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winthrop Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Winthrop Harbor has 6,559 residents with a median age of 53.4. The median household income is $95,690 (15% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $250,800, the median rent is $1,313/month.
Winthrop Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 6,559
- Median age
- 53.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $95,690State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $250,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,313/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 87.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Winthrop Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Illinois median; home values 5% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Winthrop Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winthrop Harbor the median home value is $250,800, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,998 a month in housing costs.
Winthrop Harbor median household income
The median household income in Winthrop Harbor is $95,690 and the income per person is $48,491. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Winthrop Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,979
- Owner-occupied
- 87.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.7%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.28
Winthrop Harbor demographics
- Population
- 6,559
- Median age
- 53.4
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 2,865
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winthrop Harbor ›
Education in Winthrop Harbor
22.2% of adults 25 and older in Winthrop Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winthrop Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Winthrop Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop Harbor | 6,559 | $95,690 | $250,800 | $1,313 |
| Zion | 24,600 | $63,104 | $183,800 | $1,186 |
| Beach Park | 14,115 | $85,664 | $245,800 | $1,254 |
| Pleasant Prairie | 21,669 | $103,902 | $360,400 | $1,458 |
| Wadsworth | 3,686 | $142,738 | $378,900 | $994 |
| Kenosha | 99,372 | $71,239 | $225,200 | $1,186 |
| Waukegan | 89,076 | $71,919 | $190,900 | $1,205 |
| Old Mill Creek | 143 | $108,333 | $450,000 | $1,688 |
| Park City | 7,827 | $60,171 | $57,400 | $1,110 |
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What is the median household income in Winthrop Harbor, IL?
The median household income in Winthrop Harbor is $95,690, 15% 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 Winthrop Harbor?
The median home value in Winthrop Harbor is $250,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Winthrop Harbor?
The median gross rent in Winthrop Harbor is $1,313 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Winthrop Harbor, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Illinois median; home values 5% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%.
What is the median age in Winthrop Harbor?
The median age in Winthrop Harbor is 53.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Winthrop Harbor?
The average commute to work in Winthrop Harbor is 30 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winthrop Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Winthrop Harbor is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winthrop Harbor?
22.2% of adults in Winthrop Harbor 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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