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Suburb
Chicago

Channel Lake

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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C
    Channel Lake is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 1,470. Channel Lake is in Lake County. Living in Channel Lake offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Channel Lake tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Channel Lake are above average.
    About Channel Lake...
    Population
    1,470
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $168,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,066
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      21%
    • Own
      79%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      13%
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    Working in Channel Lake

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $60,625
    National
    $55,322
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