Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 21.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.0% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 52% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 872 (23.6%) |
| Some College | 361 (9.8%) |
| Associates | 1,264 (34.2%) |
| Bachelors | 499 (13.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 684 (18.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,557 ▼ 18% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,832/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 1,478 |
| Vacant Units | 145 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Great Lakes is a city in Illinois, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,269 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21 years.
Economically, Great Lakes is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,557 is below the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.
The population of Great Lakes is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.7%.
Great Lakes, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60088 | 14,269 | $62,557 | — | $1,832 | 2.3% | 32.0% | 0.5% |