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About Tower Lakes
Tower Lakes (~1,200 residents) is a small, private lake community between Barrington and Wauconda, built around Tower Lake and East Tower Lake. Housing is single-family homes, many with lake rights, in a quiet, wooded setting.
Home prices in Tower Lakes
Home prices in Tower Lakes vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Tower Lakes
- Tower Lake
- Wooded residential streets.
- Nearby Barrington downtown and Metra (~10 minutes).
Commuting from Tower Lakes
- No Metra station in the village; nearest is Barrington on the Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) Line (~10 minutes by car, approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~45–60 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Schools in Tower Lakes
Public schools: Barrington Community Unit School District 220. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Tower Lakes FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Tower Lakes, IL?
Home prices in Tower Lakes vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Tower Lakes, IL?
No Metra station in the village; nearest is Barrington on the Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) Line (~10 minutes by car, approximate). - Which school district serves Tower Lakes, IL?
Tower Lakes is served by Barrington Community Unit School District 220. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.