Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Lake Zurich is a small city in Illinois with a population of 19,727. Residents earn $139,959 per year, which is 86% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Zurich receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lake Zurich stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lake Zurich is $139,959, which is significantly higher than the national average — 86% above $75,149. This places Lake Zurich among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Zurich is $418,300, 48% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,782 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Lake Zurich is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 30 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,541 per 100,000, 21% below the national average.
Lake Zurich is a highly educated community — 61.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Lake Zurich experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches, including 43.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 80.8% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.2% |
| 43% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $139,959 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,070 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.08% |
| Commute Time | 28.3 min |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |
| Census Median | $418,300 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $479,339 |
| Median List Price | $514,900 |
| Median List Price | $514,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $249 |
| Homes Sold | 16 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.2% |
| Price Drops | 7.5% |
| Inventory | 40 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,782 |
| 53% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.08% |
| Obesity | 29.3% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.2% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Mental Distress | 13.8% |
| Physical Distress | 8.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Total Violent | 29.9/100K |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 15.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 15.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,540.6/100K |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 104.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,435.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 5.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.5 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 878 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,851/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1950°N, 88.0877°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 61.2% |
| 82% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,851/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 28.3 min |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |