Village of Island Lake, Illinois - Island Lake Illinois Housing and Property Guide, MLS Home Search for Real Estate

Village of Island Lake, Illinois (Lake County Illinois Real Estate Reference Guide and Home Search)

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* Population: 8,153 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Median Household Income: $63,455 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 7.016% to 7.498% (2000 County Clerk Tax Extension)

Island Lake was incorporated in 1950.

Recreation -- Island Lake's 78-acre lake offers residents year-round recreation with fishing, swimming, boating and ice skating. The Fox River is another popular attraction for boating, water skiing and fishing. Recreational facilities and classes are also available through the village's Recreation Program. Several golf courses, Fox River Forest Preserve, Lakewood Forest Preserve and Moraine Hills State Park are within a short driving distance.

Schools -- Students in Island Lake attend both Wauconda Unit School District #118 and McHenry schools. District #118 has an enrollment of 3,547 students. There are parochial schools in Wauconda and Barrington.

Housing -- The 2000 median house value was $144,300 and the median rent cost was $934. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)

Government Services -- Police protection is provided by the Island Lake Police Department's 17 sworn officers. The Wauconda Fire District with its two stations, one located in Island Lake, provides fire protection for the village.

Transportation -- State Rte. 176, River Road, and Roberts Road provide access to nearby communities and major highways.

* Distance to the Chicago Loop: 50 miles
* Distance to O'Hare Airport: 35 miles
* Distance to Mitchell Field: 55 miles