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Wauconda
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Wauconda

#2,287 in Best Places to Raise a Family in America
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Wauconda is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 14,068. Wauconda is in Lake County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Wauconda offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Wauconda there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Wauconda and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Wauconda are highly rated.
    About Wauconda...
    Population
    14,068
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $235,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,276
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      21%
    • Own
      79%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      29.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      7.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      44.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      104.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      21.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      19%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
    More About Wauconda Residents

    Working in Wauconda

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $102,750
    National
    $69,021
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