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Lake Zurich, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Weston Clark

Thinking about relocating to Lake Zurich from Los Angeles

Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $418,300 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community i...

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Weston Clark

Relocating to Lake Zurich, IL -pros and cons?

Curious what people think. Median household income is $139,959, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,782 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The parks an...

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Thomas Lewis

Why I chose Lake Zurich over bigger cities

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,782 for rent here. The median home value here is around $418,300, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $139,959, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold win...

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Luca Moore

Dog-friendly places in Lake Zurich?

Hey, I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $418,300 on average. It's a a small town city with about 19,727 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent c...

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Hailey Walker

Honest thoughts on life in Lake Zurich

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $418,300, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this? TIA!

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Luca Moore

Lake Zurich in the winter -how bad?

Hello, We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Lake Zurich sits at 39.9 per 100K. Poverty rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. With a population of 19,727, Lake Zurich is a small town. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so mu...

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Thomas Lewis

Rent in Lake Zurich getting crazy

Longtime lurker here, I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $1,782 for rent here. With a population of 19,727, Lake Zurich is a small town. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What would you do? The city has invested a lot...

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Weston Clark

Studio apartments in Lake Zurich -options?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,782/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience? TIA! I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is soli...

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