Crystal Lake
- Suburb of Chicago, IL
Suburb
Crystal Lake
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Suburb of Chicago, IL
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 187 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 C+
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$233,400
National
$229,800Median Rent
$1,224
National
$1,096Area 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 expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault45.3national 282.7
- Murder2.5national 6.1
- Rape27.7national 40.7
- Robbery17.6national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary60.4national 500.1
- Theft1,149.1national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft35.2national 284
Residents
Working in Crystal Lake
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$91,456
National
$64,994Top Public Schools Serving Crystal Lake
- grade A+
Prairie Ridge High School
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 362 reviews
- grade A+
Cary-Grove Community High School
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 391 reviews
- grade A
Crystal Lake Central High School
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 246 reviews
- grade A
Crystal Lake South High School
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 367 reviews
- grade A
Martin Elementary School
Top Private Schools Near Crystal Lake
- grade A+
The Einstein Academy
- Rating 4.47 out of 5 15 reviews
- grade A
Trinity Oaks Christian Academy
- Rating 5 out of 5 5 reviews
- grade A minus
Marian Central Catholic High School
- Rating 3.92 out of 5 186 reviews
- grade A
Immanuel Lutheran School
- Rating 5 out of 5 8 reviews
- grade A
St. Anne School
- Rating 5 out of 5 8 reviews
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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 grew up in Crystal Lake and would move back in a heart beat! Great schools, amazing local businesses, miles of hiking trails, access to two lakes, Metra access and wonderful neighborhoods all make Crystal Lake a great town.
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.