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Wauconda, located just 42 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, has grown far beyond its origins as a resort community and is now a vibrant town that offers residents everything they need for an enriching life. Most homes in Wauconda are comfortably sized single-family houses in a variety of styles, although newer developments offer home buyers the choice of much larger residences. With 11 parks, many sports fields, and a 310 acre lake, Wauconda provides residents with a full range of leisure activities. Its central location makes it easy to reach many of the area’s most popular attractions, twelve public golf courses, and rich forest preserve land make Wauconda an especially desirable place in which to live. As Wauconda has grown, its retail and dining options have increased greatly, and residents have a wide variety of choices within their own community. While homeowners can explore the many possibilities of the region, Wauconda remains a unique community to which they can return and call home.
Population
| Total Population |
11,224
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| Population Density |
2,905 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
5,523
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| Male Population |
5,701
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| Median Age |
37.15 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
76%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY
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| Distance to COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY |
9 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
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| Distance to DEVRY UNIVERSITY |
12 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
4,075
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| Family Households |
2,751
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| Average Family Size |
3.47
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| Average Household Income |
$79,822
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| Median Household Income |
$71,902
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
76%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
0.45
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
0.47
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
0.34
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| Murder Risk (County) |
0.25
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| Rape Risk (County) |
0.39
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| Robbery Risk |
0.32
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| Assault Risk (County) |
0.39
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| Property Risk (County) |
0.72
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
0.67
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
1.05
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
0.34
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
82.3° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
9.6° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
36.56 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
103% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
6.5%
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| Nearest Airport |
CHICAGO O'HARE INTL
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| Distance to CHICAGO O'HARE INTL |
23 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
KANE COUNTY COUGARS (A)
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| Distance to KANE COUNTY COUGARS (A) |
28 Miles
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| School Name | Grades | Address |
| MATTHEWS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 3500 DARRELL, WAUCONDA, IL 60084 |
| WAUCONDA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 215 SLOCUM LAKE RD, WAUCONDA, IL 60084 |
| WAUCONDA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 555 N MAIN ST, WAUCONDA, IL 60084 |
| WAUCONDA GRADE SCHOOL | K - 5 | 225 OSAGE ST, WAUCONDA, IL 60084 |
| ROBERT CROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 620 W BONNER RD, WAUCONDA, IL 60084 |
| TRANSFIGURATION SCHOOL | K - 8 | 316 W MILL ST, WAUCONDA, IL 60084 |
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
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| 60084 | 296 | $290,000 | $285,532 |
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