Living in Lake County, Illinois

Lake County is a county in Illinois with a population of around 703,910, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL-IN-WI MSA metro area. The main communities are Waukegan, North Chicago, Highland Park.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,992/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $334K. The county has a moderate unemployment rate at 5.4%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 33°F) and warm summers (highs around 78°F). The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Lake County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a highly educated workforce (45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.