TOWER LAKES
- Website: http://www.villageoftowerlakes.com
- Population: 1,310 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
- Median Household Income: $130,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
- Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 5.717% to 5.736% (2000 County Clerk Tax Extension)
Tower Lakes was incorporated in 1966.
Recreation
While the village has no public park district, recreational opportunities are plentiful in private parks, lakes and beach.
Schools
Students in Tower Lakes attend Barrington Unit School District #220, which contains grades K-12. District #220 has an enrollment of 7,695 students. One parochial school is also in the Barrington area.
Housing
The village's housing stock consists of single-family residential. The 2000 median house value was $356,100 and the median rent cost was $1375. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
Government Services
Police protection is provided by Tower Lake's own police force. Fire protection is provided by the Wauconda Fire Protection District.
Transportation
The major roadway is State Route 59. The other prominent road is Roberts Road. Metra commuter rail service is available in nearby Barrington.
- Distance to the Chicago Loop: 40 miles
- Distance to O'Hare Airport: 30 miles
- Distance to Mitchell Field: 61 miles