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Lake Zurich, IL vs Wheaton, IL

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- The median age of a home in Lake Zurich is 24.3% younger than the median age of a home in Wheaton.
 Lake Zurich, ILWheaton, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age37  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$381,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock35.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.54.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$22.4$11.0
 Homes Owned77.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented18.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Lake Zurich, ILWheaton, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,190$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,600  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,530$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,990  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,220$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,020  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Lake Zurich, ILWheaton, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Lake Zurich, ILWheaton, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock6.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99924.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock22.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99924.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock22.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Lake Zurich, ILWheaton, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.3%13.6%
 2000 to 200910.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198930.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock28.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196916.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock13.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock8.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Lake Zurich    6 Reviews
andrew · Des Plaines, IL
Safe, affordable, and comfortable
Over 16 years ago

The suburb provides convenient access to the Chicago Metro features, as well as the comfort of a small bedroom  More

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LZResident · Lake Zurich, IL
LZ's questionable revitalization
Over 18 years ago

LZ downtown revitalization is at a standstill...with townhomes built and not selling..plus our gateway building may never be built due to disagreements on funding by the  More

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JWB · Lake Zurich, IL
Retro to the future
Over 18 years ago

Lake Zurich is in the midst of a retro revitalization. They have moved the major highway out from downtown and are building condos, shops and apartments. This by  More

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Reviews for Wheaton    12 Reviews
Gordon · Wheaton, IL
Safe Place to Live
Over 12 years ago

Wheaton is a pretty safe place to live. There are few major crimes that occur each year. It scored an 80 out of 1000 on City Data information.  More

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Brianna · Wheaton, IL
Beautiful Place to Live, But Something is Missing
Over 13 years ago

We moved here from the fast pace of a big city in another state and immediately loved the small town feel to Wheaton. It is a very nice place to live, and there is a lot  More

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Julie · Wheaton, IL
property taxes
Over 16 years ago

Housing is expensive but real estate taxes are even higher. I can no longer afford to live  More

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