Lake County, Illinois
Winthrop Harbor Real Estate and Local Guide
A primarily residential Lake County village on Illinois's northern border with Wisconsin, anchored by its Lake Michigan lakefront and North Point Marina. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Winthrop Harbor best.
About the area
Living in Winthrop Harbor, IL
The village's motto is "Cornerstone of Illinois," reflecting its position at the state's northeast corner.
The housing market
Homes in Winthrop Harbor
- About 85.6% of housing units are owner-occupied, one of the higher ownership rates in the county.
- Roughly 91.2% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $238,800, well below the affluent North Shore communities to the south.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Winthrop Harbor home
North Point Marina
State-owned marina described as the largest freshwater marina in the United States, with over 1,500 boat slips
Spring Bluff Forest Preserve
Lake County Forest Preserves site of about 274 acres with sand prairie, savanna, and Lake Michigan beach access
Robert McClory Bike Path
Regional multi-use trail running through the village
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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.