Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Wauconda
Wauconda, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,202
Population
13,599
Renter Mix
22% Rent
Enjoy a peaceful reprieve in this Chicago suburb
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Scenic
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Vibrant
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Active
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Laidback
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Historic
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Lakeside
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Charming
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Quaint
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Located about 45 miles northwest of Chicago, Wauconda offers a peaceful respite from the bustle of city life. Wauconda is named for an Indian word meaning “Spirit Water,” containing the beautiful Bangs Lake. A natural glacial lake, Bangs Lake provides Wauconda residents and visitors access to a host of recreational activities like swimming, fishing, boating, and more.
Wauconda exudes a distinct small-town vibe with a charming downtown area and a bevy of community events. Downtown Wauconda boasts restaurants, cafes, shops, and offices in historic buildings along tree-lined streets. Popular annual events in Wauconda bring the community together, including the Memorial Day Parade, Wauconda Fest, July Third Fireworks Celebration, Holiday Walk on Main, and the seasonal Wauconda Farmers’ Market. Getting around from Wauconda is easy with access to U.S. 12 and O’Hare International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$95,391
Average: $113,008
Education
4,486
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,439
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wauconda has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Wauconda, IL is $1,202 for one bedroom, and $1,303 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wauconda has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,202/month
658 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wauconda, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
859 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
453 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
529 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,460 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lakewood Forest Preserve
- Millennium Trail and Greenway
- Lake County Discovery Museum
- Marl Flat
- Fox River Preserve and Marina
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.