Crystal Lake
- Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Crystal Lake
- grade AOverall Grade
- Suburb of Chicago, IL
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 182 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$221,300
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,274
National
$1,062Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Crystal Lake Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault60.1national 282.7
- Murder2.5national 6.1
- Rape27.5national 40.7
- Robbery22.5national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary62.6national 500.1
- Theft1,149.1national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft17.5national 284
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Working in Crystal Lake
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$87,578
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving Crystal Lake
- grade A+
Cary-Grove Community High School
- Rating 4.18 out of 5 385 reviews
- grade A+
Prairie Ridge High School
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 351 reviews
- grade A
Crystal Lake Central High School
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 240 reviews
- grade A
Crystal Lake South High School
- Rating 3.86 out of 5 360 reviews
- grade A
Marlowe Middle School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
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Crystal Lake is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 40,170. Crystal Lake is in McHenry County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Crystal Lake has really grown as a city in recent years! Many new stores have opened allowing for more in city sales. Small mom and pop shops have opened and thrive greatly. Living in Crystal Lake offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Crystal Lake there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Crystal Lake and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Crystal Lake are highly rated. Great restaurants all across town, a lot of fun events at main beach during the summer, and just an overall great community to be a part of. Many of the most nicest people I have ever met all live in Crystal Lake! Although, there is a little bad in the good, such as the occasional aggressive drivers and a few rude people but out of all other communities I have been, Crystal Lake is home!
I think Crystal Lake is a beautiful city that is clean and full of available activities both downtown and nearby. It also has great local restaurants and parks, and friendly occupants.
Something I will say, is that some parts of Crystal Lake are very, very white- meaning Trump-voting, Republican, Blue Lives Matter white. If you aren't white and/or don't agree with those ideals, you may have a difficult time finding friends.
Something I will say, is that some parts of Crystal Lake are very, very white- meaning Trump-voting, Republican, Blue Lives Matter white. If you aren't white and/or don't agree with those ideals, you may have a difficult time finding friends.
In my time in Crystal Lake, IL, I made many life-long friendships here. Great restaurants all across town, a lot of fun events at main beach during the summer, and just an overall great community to be a part of. Many of the most nicest people I have ever met all live in Crystal Lake! Although, there is a little bad in the good, such as the occasional aggressive drivers and a few rude people but out of all other communities I have been a part of, Crystal Lake is home!