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Island Lake, IL

Population
8,047
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
780 ft
Median Home Value
$262,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,874/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$103,156
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Island Lake in context.

OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityMcHenry, Illinois6.1 miles away · 29,217 residents.

About Island Lake

Island Lake is a village in Lake and McHenry counties, Illinois, situated as a northwestern suburb of Chicago. Incorporated in 1952, the community of approximately 8,014 surrounds its namesake lake, which features a small island at its center. Public education for local school-age residents is administered by the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSuburban FitA+100.0rating

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