Population 8,945 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gages Lake
Household size in Gages Lake
| Period | Gages Lake | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Gages Lake average 2.60 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.70, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gages Lake
| Period | Gages Lake | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.3 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Gages Lake is 42.1 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gages Lake
| Period | Gages Lake | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Gages Lake: 7.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gages Lake
Renters in Gages Lake
| Period | Gages Lake | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Gages Lake is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (29.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the north.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gages Lake
| Period | Gages Lake | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Gages Lake: 5.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gages Lake
| Period | Gages Lake | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Gages Lake was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are newer than in the Chicago area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1970. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gages Lake
| Period | Gages Lake | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,285 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,510 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,535 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,056 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$771 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Gages Lake costs $2,056 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $771 a month from 2006–10, a 60% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 37.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gages Lake
Bachelor's degrees in Gages Lake
| Period | Gages Lake | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.1% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.3% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.4% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in Gages Lake (42.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gages Lake
| Period | Gages Lake | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.3% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.9% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Gages Lake: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Gages Lake has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Illinois cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gages Lake
| Period | Gages Lake | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Gages Lake: 9.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 have higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gages Lake compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gages Lake | 2.60 | 42.1 | 7.8% | 19.2% | 5.7% | 1980 | $2,056 | 42.4% | 96.8% | 9.2% |
| Third Lake | 2.51 | 41.9 | 7.0% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1991 | $2,029 | 64.8% | 98.0% | 9.8% |
| Grayslake | 2.61 | 37.1 | 8.7% | 21.0% | 3.8% | 1988 | $1,686 | 55.0% | 96.6% | 5.0% |
| Gurnee | 2.63 | 41.4 | 7.3% | 22.1% | 3.1% | 1989 | $1,727 | 55.5% | 95.2% | 5.3% |
| Hainesville | 3.14 | 41.3 | 11.5% | 10.3% | 3.0% | 1997 | $1,463 | 31.0% | 79.5% | 8.9% |
| Old Mill Creek | 3.07 | 39.7 | 9.4% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 1992 | $1,768 | 68.8% | 99.0% | 4.7% |
| Libertyville | 2.67 | 43.5 | 5.2% | 19.2% | 5.0% | 1972 | $1,711 | 70.8% | 97.5% | 2.9% |
| Round Lake Park | 2.72 | 42.9 | 11.8% | 15.3% | 7.6% | 1986 | $1,336 | 24.7% | 83.4% | 4.2% |
| Venetian Village | 2.75 | 39.5 | 13.1% | 23.3% | 4.1% | 1989 | $1,908 | 39.0% | 92.1% | 5.0% |
| Park City | 3.27 | 31.8 | 22.4% | 34.9% | 3.2% | 1990 | $1,381 | 21.6% | 69.9% | 6.9% |
| Lindenhurst | 2.86 | 38.0 | 8.5% | 14.5% | 3.7% | 1988 | $1,982 | 49.2% | 95.3% | 6.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gages Lake. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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