Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
23%
Fox Lake
Fox Lake, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$990
Population
12,085
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Delight in outdoor recreation and convenience to major cities
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Lakeside
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Riverside
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Welcoming
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Convenient
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Active
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Quaint
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Peaceful
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Nestled about halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee in the Fox River Valley, Fox Lake is a haven for water sports enthusiasts. Fox Lake sits among the Chain O’Lakes, including Pistakee, Nippersink, Fox, Grass, and Petite lakes, making it the ideal spot for water-related activities like swimming, boating, fishing, and much more. Plenty of nearby parks and forest preserves provide ample opportunities for land-based recreation in Fox Lake as well.
Fox Lake exudes a small-town atmosphere, with a quaint downtown area brimming with shops, cafes, restaurants, and small businesses along Grand Avenue. Residents enjoy a peaceful environment with convenient access to the many metropolitan amenities of Chicago and Milwaukee. Fox Lake also contains a Metra station, which makes commuting and traveling simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,188
Average: $86,198
Education
2,582
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,319
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fox Lake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Fox Lake, IL is $723 for a studio, $990 for one bedroom, and $1,269 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fox Lake has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$990/month
644 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fox Lake, IL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
290 Students
Public
Grades K-8
290 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,837 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Chain O'Lakes State Park (IL)
- Sun Lake Forest Preserve
- Gander Mountain Preserve
- Volo Bog State Natural Area
- Grant Woods Forest Preserve
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.