Crystal Lake, IL

Crystal Lake is a mid-size city in Illinois with a population of 40,436. Residents earn $105,428 per year, which is 40% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

40,436 Population 2,129/sq mi density

$105,428 Median Income $46,199 per capita

$287,400 Home Value $367,174 Zillow

$1,431 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent

49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

113 Violent Crime/100K 1,229 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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Economy

4.8 / 5.0

$105,428 median income, 3.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$287,400 home value, $1,431/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

113 violent crimes/100K (70% below avg)

Education

4.4 / 5.0

42.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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UFO Sightings

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Haunted Places

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Historic Markers

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2 reported haunted locations found near Crystal Lake, IL.

Name	Description
McHenry County	YMCA - Rumor is that there was a farmer that lived behind the parking lot in the woods. He killed his family in a barn. Rumor is screams have been heard.
Park in Covered Bridge Trails	There is a stream behind the park that has some odd activity around it. Strange shadows have been seen there and a ball of light.