At a Glance
Median Income
$47,679
$24,520 per capita
Home Value
$174,900
Zillow: $309,289
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
70.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
19.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crystal Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crystal Lake residents earn a median household income of $47,679 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,520. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,530 business establishments, including 866 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crystal Lake is $174,900 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,289. Median rent is $1,143/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
11.8% of adults in Crystal Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
70.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crystal Lake has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,203
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density2,040/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,679
Per Capita$24,520
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$20,398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,900
Rent$1,143
Ownership46.6%
Zillow$309,289
Housing Units2,433
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity44.1%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death7,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation138 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+70.4%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute32 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations34
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Crystal Lake was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Lakeland Linder International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 866 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.