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Moving to Wauconda, IL
$409,950Median listing price
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About Wauconda
Wauconda (~13,900 residents) is a village in southwestern Lake County built around Bangs Lake, with a small downtown on Main Street and a growing commercial corridor along Route 176. Housing is a mix of lakefront and lake-access homes, 1970s–90s subdivisions, and townhomes — affordable with the lake as a draw.
Home prices in Wauconda
The median listing price in Wauconda is $409,950.
Top places in Wauconda
- Bangs Lake
- Downtown Wauconda
- Wauconda Fest
- Cook Park
- Lakewood Forest Preserve
Commuting from Wauconda
- 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, ~45 miles).
Schools in Wauconda
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.
Wauconda FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wauconda, IL?
The median listing price in Wauconda is $409,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Wauconda, 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 Wauconda, IL?
Wauconda 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.