Lake Zurich, IL

Living in Lake Zurich

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 32
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Commute 24
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 15
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 89
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Colleges 63
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Schools 51
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Residents

20k Population +361 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
56% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
83% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian8%
Black1%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate15%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree22%

Households

Family household83%
Householder living alone12%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$119k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more20%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office26%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$337k Median Home Value -$15k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$391 (2010–19)
80% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198930%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K35%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity5%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas94%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lake Zurich

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County15

Property Crime in Lake Zurich

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump33%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 2 10
Feb 26 2 8
Mar 36 2 4
Apr 47 3 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 39 3 1
Dec 26 2 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake Zurich

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lake Zurich, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lake Zurich, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Lake Zurich, IL

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Lake Forest College
14 miles, E
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Judson University
14 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lake Zurich, IL

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Airports

Airports near Lake Zurich, IL

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