At a Glance
Median Income
$62,651
$31,019 per capita
Home Value
$118,400
Zillow: $180,719
Median Rent
$1,026/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
18.8% smoking rate
How Crystal Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crystal Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crystal Lakes 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 Lakes residents earn a median household income of $62,651 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,019. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crystal Lakes is $118,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,719. Median rent is $1,026/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
13.1% of adults in Crystal Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crystal Lakes has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population1,270
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density2,646/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$62,651
Per Capita$31,019
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,400
Rent$1,026
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$180,719
Housing Units615
Rent Burden19.7%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation839 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Crystal Lakes was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.