Housing by town in Lake County, Illinois
Lake County, Illinois has 71 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,477 (±$29) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,197 in 2015–2019 (+23.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,477 (±$29)
- Households that rent
- 25.2%
- Median household income
- $110,416
- Places
- 71
Cities, towns and townships in Lake County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch | $1,129 | 26.1% | $108,899 | $306,700 | $8,989 |
| Antioch Township | $1,159 | 20.4% | $101,932 | $283,200 | $7,566 |
| Avon Township | $1,510 | 22.4% | $97,925 | $230,900 | $6,832 |
| Bannockburn | — | 3.4% | $214,000 | $1,037,200 | $10,000 or more |
| Beach Park | $1,254 | 13.2% | $85,664 | $245,800 | $6,445 |
| Benton Township (Lake County) | $1,332 | 17.3% | $82,995 | $249,800 | $6,914 |
| Buffalo Grove | $2,037 | 20.2% | $129,395 | $412,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Channel Lake | $1,584 | 18.8% | $68,250 | $223,000 | $5,330 |
| Cuba Township | $1,978 | 11.5% | $154,263 | $564,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Deer Park | $2,754 | 26.5% | $174,458 | $661,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Deerfield | $2,482 | 17.5% | $181,660 | $623,400 | $10,000 or more |
| Ela Township | $2,011 | 13.5% | $173,916 | $538,700 | $10,000 or more |
| Forest Lake | — | 4.5% | $96,250 | $346,400 | $6,185 |
| Fox Lake | $1,047 | 32.1% | $70,819 | $228,100 | $4,982 |
| Fox Lake Hills | $1,390 | 9.4% | $111,964 | $245,000 | $6,116 |
| Fremont Township | $1,598 | 7.1% | $120,182 | $344,600 | $9,744 |
| Gages Lake | $1,693 | 17.0% | $103,318 | $310,500 | $7,233 |
| Grandwood Park | $1,836 | 12.6% | $126,736 | $330,500 | $9,729 |
| Grant Township (Lake County) | $1,331 | 24.6% | $96,383 | $252,100 | $6,018 |
| Grayslake | $1,485 | 21.8% | $113,972 | $309,500 | $10,000 or more |
| Green Oaks | $1,356 | 28.3% | $147,614 | $673,100 | $10,000 or more |
| Gurnee | $1,655 | 23.9% | $119,628 | $344,300 | $8,491 |
| Hainesville | $1,225 | 10.5% | $129,911 | $210,500 | $6,558 |
| Hawthorn Woods | — | 2.8% | $219,631 | $619,100 | $10,000 or more |
| Highland Park | $1,925 | 16.2% | $168,094 | $607,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Highwood | $1,900 | 44.0% | $107,875 | $405,400 | $9,161 |
| Indian Creek | $3,500 or more | 7.7% | $164,250 | $450,800 | $10,000 or more |
| Kildeer | — | 1.3% | $250,000 or more | $770,700 | $10,000 or more |
| Knollwood | $1,659 | 22.2% | $138,618 | $393,000 | $7,098 |
| Lake Barrington | $3,500 or more | 11.0% | $141,958 | $475,700 | $9,110 |
| Lake Bluff | $2,063 | 7.9% | $204,000 | $776,700 | $10,000 or more |
| Lake Forest | $1,815 | 11.2% | $235,081 | $938,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Lake Villa | $1,533 | 25.7% | $118,750 | $351,700 | $10,000 or more |
| Lake Villa Township | $1,666 | 15.0% | $119,947 | $288,700 | $8,599 |
| Lake Zurich | $1,909 | 22.2% | $135,968 | $435,300 | $9,217 |
| Libertyville | $1,637 | 19.7% | $165,667 | $512,000 | $10,000 or more |
| Libertyville Township | $1,690 | 26.9% | $134,398 | $461,700 | $10,000 or more |
| Lincolnshire | $2,858 | 21.8% | $185,580 | $677,700 | $10,000 or more |
| Lindenhurst | $1,768 | 14.5% | $131,474 | $294,100 | $9,402 |
| Long Grove | $3,500 or more | 3.7% | $250,000 or more | $804,600 | $10,000 or more |
| Long Lake | $1,530 | 17.5% | $104,621 | $220,100 | $4,802 |
| Mettawa | — | 4.8% | $181,333 | $871,500 | $10,000 or more |
| Moraine Township | $1,910 | 20.7% | $153,798 | $583,500 | $10,000 or more |
| Mundelein | $1,566 | 28.8% | $108,340 | $309,700 | $8,404 |
| Newport Township | $1,359 | 7.9% | $125,074 | $350,100 | $8,377 |
| North Barrington | $2,679 | 1.9% | $226,055 | $765,900 | $10,000 or more |
| North Chicago | $1,426 | 67.4% | $60,172 | $159,600 | $3,969 |
| Old Mill Creek | $1,688 | 56.3% | $108,333 | $450,000 | $10,000 or more |
| Park City | $1,110 | 37.1% | $60,171 | $57,400 | $200 or less |
| Riverwoods | $1,842 | 6.7% | $249,205 | $800,700 | $10,000 or more |
| Round Lake | $1,710 | 22.8% | $111,977 | $278,600 | $7,860 |
| Round Lake Beach | $1,543 | 20.7% | $86,059 | $199,200 | $5,765 |
| Round Lake Heights | $1,453 | 23.7% | $78,986 | $216,800 | $5,364 |
| Round Lake Park | $1,402 | 12.6% | $55,813 | $164,900 | — |
| Shields Township | $1,680 | 34.5% | $112,865 | $620,800 | $10,000 or more |
| Third Lake | — | 0.9% | $150,139 | $361,500 | $10,000 or more |
| Tower Lakes | — | 3.1% | $154,167 | $510,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Venetian Village | $1,711 | 16.2% | $79,273 | $231,100 | $5,987 |
| Vernon Hills | $1,903 | 32.5% | $121,943 | $412,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Vernon Township | $1,949 | 26.3% | $145,857 | $488,400 | $10,000 or more |
| Volo | $2,169 | 18.0% | $160,792 | $319,700 | $9,583 |
| Wadsworth | $994 | 7.4% | $142,738 | $378,900 | $9,233 |
| Warren Township (Lake County) | $1,592 | 26.7% | $104,155 | $325,800 | $8,159 |
| Wauconda | $1,371 | 24.0% | $111,239 | $278,600 | $7,525 |
| Wauconda Township | $1,566 | 20.3% | $112,337 | $289,400 | $7,832 |
| Waukegan | $1,205 | 49.8% | $71,919 | $190,900 | $4,759 |
| Waukegan Township | $1,135 | 50.8% | $66,896 | $176,300 | $4,243 |
| West Deerfield Township | $2,284 | 9.5% | $204,915 | $714,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Winthrop Harbor | $1,313 | 12.7% | $95,690 | $250,800 | $7,419 |
| Zion | $1,186 | 42.2% | $63,104 | $183,800 | $6,120 |
| Zion Township | $1,186 | 42.2% | $63,104 | $183,800 | $6,120 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,550 | $42,550 | $68,050 |
| 2 people | $29,200 | $48,600 | $77,800 |
| 3 people | $32,850 | $54,700 | $87,500 |
| 4 people | $36,450 | $60,750 | $97,200 |
| 5 people | $39,400 | $65,650 | $105,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $70,500 | $112,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $75,350 | $120,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $80,200 | $128,350 |
How the places in Lake County rank across Illinois
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Crime reported to police in Lake County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 841 | 125 | 5,013 | 746 | 672,096 | 33 of 34 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lake County recorded 841 violent and 5,013 property crimes, 125 and 746 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Lake County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County Sheriff's Office | 136,402 | 99 | 524 |
| Waukegan Police Department | 88,433 | 333 | 1,375 |
| Mundelein Police Department | 32,923 | 24 | 182 |
| Highland Park Police Department | 30,956 | 17 | 231 |
| North Chicago Police Department | 30,614 | 62 | 195 |
| Gurnee Police Department | 30,518 | 37 | 609 |
| Round Lake Beach Police Department | 27,062 | 23 | 209 |
| Vernon Hills Police Department | 27,046 | 19 | 289 |
| Grayslake Police Department | 24,803 | 6 | 110 |
| Zion Police Department | 24,546 | 82 | 215 |
| Libertyville Police Department | 20,663 | 12 | 51 |
| Lake Zurich Police Department | 20,004 | 14 | 186 |
| Lake Forest Police Department | 19,716 | 4 | 99 |
| Round Lake Police Department | 18,645 | 16 | 77 |
| Antioch Police Department | 15,234 | 8 | 110 |
ZIP codes in Lake County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60085 | 72,341 | $1,161 | $177,400 | $66,793 | 51.8% |
| 60073 | 62,868 | $1,615 | $231,200 | $98,514 | 21.9% |
| 60047 | 44,240 | $1,930 | $541,300 | $176,081 | 12.1% |
| 60089 | 42,872 | $2,037 | $412,200 | $129,401 | 20.2% |
| 60060 | 37,344 | $1,572 | $326,700 | $110,335 | 26.2% |
| 60031 | 37,107 | $1,657 | $335,100 | $111,034 | 22.1% |
| 60030 | 35,792 | $1,553 | $292,400 | $104,795 | 16.5% |
| 60046 | 34,613 | $1,655 | $308,100 | $126,042 | 15.8% |
| 60099 | 30,881 | $1,160 | $196,700 | $66,109 | 35.3% |
| 60035 | 30,398 | $1,925 | $607,300 | $168,094 | 16.2% |
| 60048 | 29,124 | $1,666 | $551,200 | $173,975 | 15.6% |
| 60015 | 28,096 | $2,380 | $606,000 | $183,125 | 15.3% |
| 60061 | 27,974 | $1,908 | $416,700 | $124,468 | 31.8% |
| 60087 | 27,293 | $1,356 | $206,600 | $76,738 | 40.1% |
| 60002 | 24,232 | $1,177 | $301,900 | $104,981 | 20.7% |
| 60045 | 21,074 | $1,857 | $923,500 | $233,125 | 11.0% |
| 60084 | 17,192 | $1,387 | $303,200 | $110,090 | 20.8% |
| 60064 | 14,884 | $1,071 | $152,200 | $49,195 | 58.4% |
| 60088 | 14,400 | $1,843 | — | $66,008 | 99.5% |
| 60020 | 10,970 | $1,221 | $226,200 | $73,949 | 27.1% |
| 60044 | 10,312 | $1,750 | $599,900 | $134,724 | 29.0% |
| 60083 | 9,981 | $1,650 | $323,200 | $123,125 | 7.5% |
| 60041 | 9,024 | $970 | $245,300 | $93,396 | 21.1% |
| 60069 | 8,502 | $2,756 | $611,900 | $162,826 | 20.3% |
| 60042 | 8,347 | $1,852 | $259,100 | $99,917 | 17.1% |
| 60096 | 6,527 | $1,313 | $249,100 | $95,601 | 12.8% |
| 60040 | 5,301 | $1,900 | $405,400 | $107,875 | 44.0% |
| 60075 | 129 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Lake County
What is the crime rate in Lake County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lake County recorded 125 violent and 746 property crimes per 100,000 residents (841 violent and 5,013 property crimes in all).
Which place in Lake County has the lowest rent?
Wadsworth has the lowest median gross rent, $994 (±$427) a month.
What is the median rent in Lake County, Illinois?
The median gross rent in Lake County is $1,477 (±$29) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake County, Illinois
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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