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$349,000Median listing price
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About Island Lake
Island Lake (~8,000 residents, mostly in Lake County with a McHenry County portion) is a lake community built around its namesake Island Lake. Housing is a mix of lakefront homes, cottages, and modest subdivisions — affordable lake living.
Home prices in Island Lake
The median listing price in Island Lake is $349,000.
Top places in Island Lake
- Island Lake
- Village parks and lake access points.
- Route 176 corridor
- Nearby Wauconda's Bangs Lake (~10 minutes).
Commuting from Island Lake
- No Metra station in the village; nearest is Barrington on the Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) Line (~15 minutes by car, approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~50–65 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Schools in Island Lake
Public schools: Wauconda Community Unit School District 118. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Island Lake FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Island Lake, IL?
The median listing price in Island Lake is $349,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Island Lake, IL?
No Metra station in the village; nearest is Barrington on the Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) Line (~15 minutes by car, approximate). - Which school district serves Island Lake, IL?
Island Lake is served by Wauconda Community Unit School District 118. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.