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Wauconda, IL

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Enjoy a peaceful reprieve in this Chicago suburb

Suburban Family-Friendly Scenic Vibrant Active Laidback Historic Lakeside Charming Quaint

Located about 45 miles northwest of Chicago, Wauconda offers a peaceful respite from the bustle of city life. Wauconda is named for an Indian word meaning “Spirit Water,” containing the beautiful Bangs Lake. A natural glacial lake, Bangs Lake provides Wauconda residents and visitors access to a host of recreational activities like swimming, fishing, boating, and more.

Wauconda exudes a distinct small-town vibe with a charming downtown area and a bevy of community events. Downtown Wauconda boasts restaurants, cafes, shops, and offices in historic buildings along tree-lined streets. Popular annual events in Wauconda bring the community together, including the Memorial Day Parade, Wauconda Fest, July Third Fireworks Celebration, Holiday Walk on Main, and the seasonal Wauconda Farmers’ Market. Getting around from Wauconda is easy with access to U.S. 12 and O’Hare International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Wauconda, IL is $1,172 for one bedroom, and $1,298 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wauconda has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,172/month
658 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Robert Crown School

Public

Grades K-5

859 Students

9
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Wauconda Grade School

Public

Grades PK-5

453 Students

6
out of 10

Wauconda Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

529 Students

4
out of 10

Wauconda High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,460 Students

6
out of 10

Wauconda Cusd 118 Alop

Public

Grades 9-10

Rating Unavailable

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.