Frequently Asked Questions
Is Duck Lake a good place to live?
Duck Lake is a good place to live. Duck Lake is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Duck Lake is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Duck Lake has 12 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.2 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $135,283 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 27.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Duck Lake are home owners, with 16.1% of residents renting and 83.9% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Duck Lake can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Duck Lake neighborhood guide.
Is Duck Lake, IL a safe neighborhood?
Duck Lake, IL is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Duck Lake?
The median home price in Duck Lake is $355,249. If you put a 20% down payment of $71,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.51%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,800 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $77K a year to afford the median home price in Duck Lake. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Duck Lake is $135K.
What are the best public schools in Duck Lake?
The best public schools that serve Duck Lake are:
- Grant Community High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
- Big Hollow Elementary School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Big Hollow Primary School has a B- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 13:1.
What are the best private schools in Duck Lake?
The best private schools that serve Duck Lake are:
- St. Bede Catholic School has a student teacher ratio of 16:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Duck Lake, Fox Lake, IL?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Duck Lake, Fox Lake, IL?
The most popular neighborhoods near Duck Lake, Fox Lake, IL are Wooster Lake, East Palm Beach, Valley Lakes, Fox Lake Hills and Monaville.
Are home prices dropping in Duck Lake?
Yes, home prices in Duck Lake are down 7% in the last 12 months.
