At a Glance
Median Income
$105,428
$46,199 per capita
Home Value
$287,400
Zillow: $367,174
Median Rent
$1,431/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
113/100K
1,229/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.0%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
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+
3.8 / 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 $105,428 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,199. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below 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 $367,174. 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 113 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,229/100K. The murder rate is 2.5/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population40,436
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density2,129/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,428
Per Capita$46,199
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$287,400
Rent$1,431
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$367,174
Housing Units15,457
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent113/100K
Property1,229/100K
Murder2.5/100K
Assault60/100K
Burglary63/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation902 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.0%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Crystal Lake was founded in 1914.
The median home in Crystal Lake was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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