At a Glance
Median Income
$139,959
$63,070 per capita
Home Value
$418,300
Zillow: $479,339
Median Rent
$1,782/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
1,236/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.2%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Lake Zurich Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Zurich's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Zurich a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Zurich residents earn a median household income of $139,959 , which is 86% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,070. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Zurich is $418,300 , 48% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $479,339. Median rent is $1,782/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Lake Zurich reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,236/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
61.2% of adults in Lake Zurich hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Zurich has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population19,727
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density2,851/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$139,959
Per Capita$63,070
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$418,300
Rent$1,782
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$479,339
Housing Units7,479
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent40/100K
Property1,236/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault15/100K
Burglary75/100K
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation878 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.2%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+22.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Zurich was built in 1984.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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