Crystal Lake, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

3.8 Good / 5.0
40,436 Population
$105,428 Median Income
$287,400 Home Value
$1,431 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
129 Violent Crime / 100K
39.5 yrs Median Age
42.0% Bachelor's Degree+
3.8
Overall
4.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
4.4
Education

People

Population40,436
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density2,129/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 85.0%

Economy

4.8/5
Median Income$105,428
Per Capita Income$46,199
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty Rate4.1%
County GDP$15,983M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$287,400
Zillow Value$367,174
Median Rent$1,431
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Depression22.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime129/100K
Property Crime2,090/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft37.2/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Jan / Jul23° / 73°
Rain39 in/yr
Snow35 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

4.4/5
Bachelor's+42.0%
High School+94.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)13

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute30 min
Work From Home13.9%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations7

How Crystal Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$105,428
Home Value$287,400
Median Rent$1,431
Poverty Rate4.1%
Bachelor's Degree+42.0%
Unemployment3.2%
Violent Crime129.1 /100K
Avg Temperature49.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population40,436
Population Density2,129 per sq mi
Median Age39.5 years
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 85% Black 0.6% Hispanic 0.8% Other 13.6%
White85.0%
Black or African American0.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Asian0.0%
Other Races13.6%

Language

English Only87.1%
Spanish Speakers12.9%
English 87.1% Spanish 12.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.0%
Health Insurance95.8%

Income

40% above avg
Median Household Income$105,428
Per Capita Income$46,199
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,060
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$93,804

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Poverty Rate4.1%
Total Establishments (County)7,928
County GDP$15,983M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation645
Healthcare Facilities846
Retail Stores816
Manufacturing432
Total Establishments7,928

Industry Mix

Restaurants 645 Healthcare 846 Retail 816 Manufacturing 432

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$93,804
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,712

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time29.6 min
Work From Home13.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

2% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$287,400
Zillow Home Value Index$367,174

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$339,400
Price Per Sq Ft$193
Homes Sold (month)26
Sale-to-List Ratio99.2%
Price Drops16.1%
Active Inventory93

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied78.0%

Rental Costs

23% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,431
Zillow Rent Index$2,085

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,712
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.03%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma9.8%
COPD5.0%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity19.4%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.8%
Regular Checkup75.4%
Premature Death Rate5,730 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.8 / 10
Exercise Access93.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)846
Restaurants (County)645

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime129.1 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape17.4 /100K
Robbery9.9 /100K
Aggravated Assault101.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,089.6 /100K
Burglary141.5 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,911.0 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft37.2 /100K
Arson9.9 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)18

Temperature

23°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average49.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation39.4 in
Annual Snowfall35.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Land Area19.0 sq mi (49.2 km²)
Population Density2,129 per sq mi
Latitude42.2332°
Longitude-88.3344°
County FIPS17111

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.9%
D 46.6%

Republican +5.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+42.0%
High School+94.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density2,129 per sq mi
Land Area19.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations7
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)15
Public Libraries (County)13

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)18

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