Crystal Lake, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County
Crystal Lake, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Crystal Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Crystal Lake residents earn a median household income of $105,428 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,199. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crystal Lake is $287,400 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,661. Median rent is $1,431/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Crystal Lake reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,113/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
42.0% of adults in Crystal Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% above the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crystal Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.