Geography
Crystal Lake sits in northeastern Illinois, northwest of Chicago.
Cultural Attractions
The city is home to the Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Festival, the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, and the Raue Center for the Arts.
Recreation
Boasting over 1,600 acres of parks and open space, Crystal Lake also features a 230-acre lake of the same name.
Historical
Ziba S. Beardsley gave the lake its name when declaring in 1835 that the "waters were clear as crystal."
Economy
The town has no local income tax, no municipal utility tax, and does not require general business licenses.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 43,806
- Population under 55:
- 77.5%
- Population over 55:
- 22.5%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Chicago
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 87°F July High, 17°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $65,068
- Median home price:
- $178,000
- Average property tax:
- $113
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 8.4%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 8
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 52
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 0/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 29/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 105/7
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 159
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