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Crystal Lake, IL

Founded 1914McHenry CountyElev. 287 m
Population
40,436
Median home
$287,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
19
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake is a city in Illinois with about 40,436 residents. Crystal Lake was founded in 1914 and sits in McHenry County. The median age is 39.5 and the median household income is $105,428. Homes carry a median value of $287,400, and about 78% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (80.9%). Around 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
40,436
Median age
39.5
Median household income
$105,428
Per-capita income
$46,199
Poverty rate
6.1%
High-school grad or higher
94.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
42%
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg. commute
29.6 min
Work from home
13.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White80.9%
Hispanic or Latino12.1%
Black0.5%
Asian3.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41.9%
Sales & office23.6%
Service14.9%
Production, transportation & material moving10.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$287,400
Median gross rent
$1,431/mo
Owner-occupied
78%
Median year built
1986
Households
14,917
Avg. household size
2.69

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Crystal Lake has 19 public schools — 10 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading45%
Math43%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Crystal Lake Central High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Crystal Lake South High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Haber Oaks CampusHighGrades 9–12
Prairie Ridge High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Hannah Beardsley Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Lundahl Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Prairie Grove Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Richard F Bernotas Middle SchMiddleGrades 6–8
Canterbury Elem SchoolElementary
Coventry Elem SchoolElementary
Glacier Ridge Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Husmann Elem SchoolElementary
Indian Prairie Elem SchoolElementary
North Elem SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime73% below national
Crystal Lake105
Illinois322
United States386
↓ 7% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime46% below national
Crystal Lake1,059
Illinois1,791
United States1,952
↓ 14% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Crystal Lake Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

14 facilities in Crystal Lake report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Chemtool Inc · Mchenry CountyMillennium Electronics Inc · Mchenry CountyMathews Co · Mchenry CountyPrecision Dormer Llc · Mchenry CountyColman Oem · Mchenry CountyCamfil Farr · Mchenry CountyG & M Manufacturing Corp · Mchenry CountyJohn Crane Inc · Mchenry CountyOak-Grigsby Inc · Mchenry CountyWerner Co. · Mchenry CountySun Electric · Mchenry CountyTek-Tronics Manufacturing Inc · Mchenry County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · McHenry County
Cold waveRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Crystal Lake is in McHenry County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Crystal Lake was founded in 1914 and sits in McHenry County. Elevation ~287 m.

Map of Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL
Where Crystal Lake is
ChicagoAuroraJolietNapervilleRockfordElginCrystal Lake
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Palmer, Col. Gustavius A., House
Notable people from Crystal Lake
Jim VerrarosTodd AlcottJason AdasiewiczGeorge W. LindbergMegon McDonoughCharlie BehanJeff CurranJohn BockPaul LekicsJennifer A. Golbeck
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Nearby cities
Elgin (13 mi)Hoffman Estates (15 mi)Palatine (17 mi)Schaumburg (19 mi)Arlington Heights (20 mi)Buffalo Grove (20 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Crystal Lake, IL (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Angelo Jackson, 46
Crystal Lake · Mchenry County · 60014
AKA Angelo Marcel Jackson, Angelo M Jackson
Carlos M Rodriguez Sanchez, 73
Crystal Lake · Mchenry County · 60014
AKA Carlos Manuel Rodriguez
Daniel Flores, 25
Crystal Lake · Mchenry County · 60014
Jose Perez Aguilera, 41
Crystal Lake · Mchenry County · 60012
AKA Jose H Perezaguilera, Jose Perez-Aguilera
Johnny Ray Williams, 39
Crystal Lake · Mchenry County · 60014
AKA Johnny R Williams

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Crystal Lake — frequently asked

What is the population of Crystal Lake, Illinois?
Crystal Lake has a population of about 40,436, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Crystal Lake?
The median home value in Crystal Lake is $287,400, and the median gross rent is $1,431/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Crystal Lake safe? What is the crime rate?
Crystal Lake Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 105 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Crystal Lake face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates McHenry County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake has 19 public schools (10 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Crystal Lake?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Crystal Lake. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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