At a Glance
Median Income
$50,278
$30,045 per capita
Home Value
$192,500
Zillow: $208,276
Median Rent
$542/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
17.4% smoking rate
How Crystal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crystal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crystal a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crystal residents earn a median household income of $50,278 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,045. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crystal is $192,500 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,276. Median rent is $542/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
28.6% of adults in Crystal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crystal has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population966
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density350/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,278
Per Capita$30,045
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,500
Rent$542
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$208,276
Housing Units790
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,638/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation808 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+24.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute38 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Crystal was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.