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Sunday, November 15, 2026
Lake County
Population
714,2232024
Higher than communities in Illinois
Household income
$110,4162024
More favorable than communities in Illinois
Home value
$345,7002024
More favorable than communities in Illinois
Unemployment
3.8%2026
Similar to communities in Illinois
Violent crime
1102023
Similar to communities in Illinois
Work from home
19.5%2024
Higher than communities in Illinois
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.
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What stands out in Lake County
Data from Polco GPALStandouts compare Lake County with communities in Illinois or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.
In 2023, Lake County was more favorable than communities in Illinois on adult residents who attended a public meeting.
100th percentile · 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau Current Population Survey Volunteering and Civic Life Supplement, via Polco GPAL
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