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.
Living in Winthrop Harbor
The village's motto is "Cornerstone of Illinois," reflecting its position at the state's northeast corner. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $94,221 median household
EducationAbout 21.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyLake County
Homes in Winthrop Harbor
Single-family detached homesRoughly 91.2% of housing units
- About 85.6% of housing units are owner-occupied, one of the higher ownership rates in the county.
- The median home value is about $238,800, well below the affluent North Shore communities to the south.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Winthrop Harbor home
North Point Marina
Source: en.wikipedia.org
State-owned marina described as the largest freshwater marina in the United States, with over 1,500 boat slips
Spring Bluff Forest Preserve
Source: lcfpd.org
Lake County Forest Preserves site of about 274 acres with sand prairie, savanna, and Lake Michigan beach access
Robert McClory Bike Path
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Regional multi-use trail running through the village