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Crystal Lakes, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Montgomery County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,270 Population 2,646/sq mi density
$62,651 Median Income $31,019 per capita
$118,400 Home Value $180,719 Zillow
$1,026 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
144 Violent Crime/100K 2,966 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$62,651 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,400 home value, $1,026/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Crystal Lakes, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,651
17% below
$31,019 per capita
Home Value
$118,400
58% below
Zillow: $180,719
Median Rent
$1,026/mo
12% below
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
62% below
2,966/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
83%
Home Value
42%
Rent
88%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crystal Lakes a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 4.9% (36% 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.

Safety & Crime

Crystal Lakes reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,966/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,270
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density2,646/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,651
Per Capita$31,019
Unemployment4.9%
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%

Crime

F
Violent144/100K
Property2,966/100K

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,141/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.