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Channel Lake

#10,863 in Best Places to Live in America
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B-
    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
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    Channel Lake is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 1,465. 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 highly rated.
    About Channel Lake...
    Population
    1,465

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $184,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $982
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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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
      5%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      4%
    • 35-44 years
      19%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      19%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      39%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in Channel Lake

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $65,063
    National
    $55,322
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