Lake County, Illinois
Wauconda Real Estate and Local Guide
Wauconda is a lakeside northwest Chicago suburb in Lake County built around Bangs Lake, blending water recreation with a historic Main Street downtown. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Wauconda best.
About the area
Living in Wauconda, IL
The Wauconda Bog Nature Preserve is a designated National Natural Landmark.
The housing market
Homes in Wauconda
- About 79.6% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 70.6% of housing is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $268,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Wauconda home
Bangs Lake
Natural glacial lake named for first settler Justus Bangs, popular for boating, fishing, and swimming
Wauconda Bog Nature Preserve
Designated a National Natural Landmark
Downtown Main Street district
Historic downtown with boutiques, cafes, and lakeside dining
Lakewood Forest Preserve
Lake County Forest Preserve District's largest preserve, with trails for hiking and cross-country skiing
Cook Park
Village park with playgrounds and a picnic shelter
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.