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Heritage Lake

Illinois · 1,522 residents · 1.133 sq mi
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Heritage Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,048. Population has declined 11% since 2023. Median home value is $207,300. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 60% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,522
−11%since 2023
from 1,708 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,343 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 1,508 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+4%since 2023
from 40.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Heritage Lake
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,048
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $117,422 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,882
+10%since 2023
from $42,474 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.282
−7%since 2023
from 0.304 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $210,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.6
−13%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,666)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(42)
Diversity Score6%(102)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,505)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(17)
Diversity Score2.8%(42)
Diversity Score
3
−54%since 2023
from 6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+3%since 2023
from 30.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 65.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
Female
39.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heritage Lake, Illinois?

Heritage Lake, Illinois has about 1,522 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heritage Lake, Illinois?

The typical household in Heritage Lake, Illinois earns about $133,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heritage Lake, Illinois expensive?

In Heritage Lake, Illinois, the median home is worth about $207,300.

How educated are people in Heritage Lake, Illinois?

About 33.7% of adults age 25 and over in Heritage Lake, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heritage Lake, Illinois?

About 7.8% of people in Heritage Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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