Crystal Lake, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,963 Population 220/sq mi density
$142,642 Median Income $58,355 per capita
$345,300 Home Value $326,837 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$142,642 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$345,300 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Crystal Lake, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$142,642
90% above
$58,355 per capita
Home Value
$345,300
22% above
Zillow: $326,837
Bachelor's Degree+
40.9%
21% above
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
8% below
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Crystal Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Crystal Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
190%
Home Value
122%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
121%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crystal Lake a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crystal Lake residents earn a median household income of $142,642 , which is 90% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,355. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,617 business establishments, including 2,315 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crystal Lake is $345,300 , 22% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,837. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

40.9% of adults in Crystal Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% above the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crystal Lake has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,963
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density220/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born12.2%
Veterans14.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$142,642
Per Capita$58,355
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$110,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,594

Housing

A+
Home Value$345,300
Rent
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$326,837
Housing Units873
Rent Burden30.2%

Health

Obesity29.4%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
Elevation657 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.9%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+20.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.8%
EV Stations5
Libraries62

Did You Know?

The median home in Crystal Lake was built in 1975.
23.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
12.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 2,315 restaurants in the area.