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Moving to Pontoon Beach, Illinois
Metro East community · housing, schools, commute, costs and everyday life
About this CityHub guidePontoon Beach had an estimated 6,025 residents in the 2020–2024 American Community Survey. The same dataset reports a $145,100 median owner-occupied home value, $1,277 median gross rent and 22.5-minute mean commute.
Pontoon Beach had an estimated 6,025 residents in the 2020–2024 American Community Survey. The same dataset reports a $145,100 median owner-occupied home value, $1,277 median gross rent and 22.5-minute mean commute.
Pontoon Beach promotes village events such as Party at the Beach and Acoustic in the Park. If local gatherings are a draw, check the current calendar and compare housing by your daily, not just event-day, routes.
At a glance
A feel for Pontoon Beach, Illinois
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Local snapshot
Best for & local character
Highlights
- 5,876 residents in the 2020 Census
- 2,511 housing units in the 2020 Census
- Metro East
How it scores
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Is Pontoon Beach, Illinois a good fit?
Pontoon Beach promotes village events such as Party at the Beach and Acoustic in the Park. If local gatherings are a draw, check the current calendar and compare housing by your daily, not just event-day, routes.
The published mean travel time to work is 22.5 minutes. That describes residents’ trips, not the trip from a home you are considering. Test your destination during your usual travel hours.
SourceDoes this fit your actual move?
Compare Pontoon Beach, Illinois against your budget, commute, and priorities—or ask about a specific address.
What does housing cost here?
Published Census estimates provide broad context where a reliable community-level figure is available. Check current homes or rentals for actual prices.
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Price is only part of the monthly payment
For a specific home, also account for the interest rate, property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA fees, utilities, and condition. That’s why two homes with the same price tag can still cost very different amounts every month.
Commute & getting around
Published mean travel time to work: 22.5 minutes. This is a community estimate, not the trip from a specific home. Test your route during your regular travel hours.
SourceWhich schools serve this address?
The address—not the city name—determines the schools
The community name alone does not establish a school assignment in Pontoon Beach, Illinois. Confirm the district and schools for the exact property before deciding.
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Parks & recreation
A few documented places in Pontoon Beach, Illinois; confirm the route and current access from a specific home.
Everyday life
A few documented places in Pontoon Beach, Illinois; confirm the route and current access from a specific home.
Questions about moving to Pontoon Beach, Illinois
What is it like to live in Pontoon Beach, Illinois?+
Pontoon Beach had an estimated 6,025 residents in the 2020–2024 American Community Survey. The same dataset reports a $145,100 median owner-occupied home value, $1,277 median gross rent and 22.5-minute mean commute. Pontoon Beach promotes village events such as Party at the Beach and Acoustic in the Park. If local gatherings are a draw, check the current calendar and compare housing by your daily, not just event-day, routes.
What should I know about housing costs in Pontoon Beach, Illinois?+
The published median value of owner-occupied homes (data as of 2024-12-31) is $145,100 in Pontoon Beach, Illinois. That describes existing homes in a survey period, not current listings or the homes available within your budget. Compare actual properties and their condition.
SourceWhat should movers know about schools in Pontoon Beach, Illinois?+
CityHub does not identify an assigned school for a home in Pontoon Beach, Illinois. The district and attendance boundary depend on the exact address and can change. Use the official lookup as a starting point, then confirm with the district before making a housing decision.
Use the Illinois district finderWhat is commuting from Pontoon Beach, Illinois like?+
The published mean travel time to work (data as of 2024-12-31) is 22.5 minutes for residents of Pontoon Beach, Illinois. That average covers many destinations and schedules; it does not predict your own trip. Test a prospective address at your usual hour.
SourceWhat costs should I consider before moving to Pontoon Beach, Illinois?+
The published median gross rent (data as of 2024-12-31) is $1,277/month in Pontoon Beach, Illinois. This is a survey measure, not a current rental quote. Check current offers, utilities, insurance and travel costs for the exact home.
SourceWhat should I verify before choosing a home in Pontoon Beach, Illinois?+
The published mean travel time to work is 22.5 minutes. That describes residents’ trips, not the trip from a home you are considering. Test your destination during your usual travel hours. Nameoki Road Commercial Corridor is one documented local destination; check the route and current access from the home you are considering. Confirm school assignment, property condition and recurring costs for the exact address.
SourcePut Pontoon Beach, Illinois in context.
The community guide tells you about this place. These guides help answer whether this is the right kind of place for your move.
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Read guideMap of Pontoon Beach, Illinois
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Places to know
Parks, civic resources, recreation, and recognizable destinations that help explain everyday life in Pontoon Beach, Illinois.
Parks & outdoors
2 placesHorseshoe Lake State Park
A nearby lake and state recreation area used for fishing, boating and wildlife viewing.
Official detailsLong Lake Park
A village park with lake access and outdoor recreation space.
Official detailsShopping & errands
1 placeNameoki Road Commercial Corridor
The village's main concentration of retail, dining, lodging and services.
Official detailsThings to do
1 placeGateway Convention Center
A major nearby convention and event facility in Collinsville.
Official detailsCivic & everyday
1 placePontoon Beach Village Hall
The municipal government center for Pontoon Beach.
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