Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Smoothology
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Stella's Place
Coffee Shop
Churros Y Chocolate Inc
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Raue Center For the Arts
Theatre Arts
Regal Crystal Lake Showplace
Cinema
Crystal Bowl
Bowling Alley
AMC Lake In The Hills 12
Cinema
Food and Drink (31) A-
Tommy's Red Hots
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Garfield's Beverage Warehouse
Beverages
Burger King
Fast Food
The Freeze
Sweets
Breaking Bread Catering & Deli
Fast Food
Fannie May
Sweets
Country Donuts
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Sweets
Pizza Hut Delivery
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Which Wich?
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Matt's Tavern
Bar
Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen
Bar
Unknown Name
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Ice Cream Parlor La Michoacana
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Crystal Lake Brewing
Bar
Binny's Beverage Depot
Alcohol
Fitness (4) F
Charter Fitness of Crystal Lake
Gym
Crystal Lake Park District
Community Centre
Mega Trampoline Crystal Lake
Gym
Pump It Up
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) F
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Ana Cakes & Bakery
Bakery
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
The Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Konrad's Bakery
Bakery
Parks (70) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
McCormick Park
Park
Lake Park
Park
Lakeside Legacy Arts Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Ladd Park
Park
Ladd Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Seminary Park
Park
Cress Creek Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Cress Creek
Park
Knaack Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Coventry Park
Park
Knaack Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Hill Farm Park
Park
Hill Farm Park
Park
Depot Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (39) A-
Citgo
Convenience Store
Amish Furniture Gallery
Furniture
Lucky Brakes
Bicycle
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Convenient Food Mart
Convenience Store
The Irish Boutique
Clothing
Unknown Name
Fashion
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Petland
Pets
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
Burlington
Department Store
Crystal Lake Antique Mall
Furniture
La Bellissima
Clothing
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Best Buy
Electronics
Shell
Convenience Store
Buy Local Books
Books
Marvin's Toy Store
Toys
O'Grady's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
BP Shop
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Anhelo's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.5% take public transportation in Crystal Lake.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations F
Crystal Lake Metra Station
Bus Stop
Crystal Lake
Transit Station
Pingree Road
Transit Station
McHenry Communty College
Bus Stop
Randall & Acorn
Bus Stop
Randall & Acorn
Bus Stop
Randall & Algonquin
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.5% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Crystal Lake is 104/100 - which is 8% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime B-

Crystal Lake crime rates are 1,846 per 100k, which is 6% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,577 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
269 crimes per 100k B
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employment A+

The median income in Crystal Lake is $91,456 - which is 54% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$91,456 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Crystal Lake Dialysis Center
Clinic
Favia Primary Care
Doctor
Bruggeman Dentistry
Dentist
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lakewood Dental
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lake In The Hills Police Station
Police
Costco Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Crystal Lake home prices are $233,400 - which is 34% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$233,400 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B-

The Crystal Lake graduation rate is 90% - which is 7% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% A-
Elementary Schools (17) A+
St Thomas The Apostle School
Immanuel Lutheran School
South Elem School
Lundahl Middle School
Husmann Elem School
North Elem School
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
Coventry Elem School
Canterbury Elem School
Hannah Beardsley Middle School
West Elem School
Woods Creek Elementary School
Indian Prairie Elem School
Glacier Ridge Elementary School
Lord & Savior Lutheran School
Lake In The Hills Elem School
Lincoln Prairie Elem School
High Schools (5) F
Crystal Lake Central High School
Haber Oaks Campus
Crystal Lake South High School
Prairie Ridge High School
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ratings A

Crystal Lake has an overall rating of 80% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes A
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  • Crystal Lake has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Crystal Lake crime rates are 6% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Crystal Lake is 8% higher than the Illinois average

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Crystal Lake, Illinois: A Great Place for Top Education 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 18, 2015) I currently live in an area called Crystal Lake that is located in Illinois. There is so much to love about this area including the excellent education as well the the local amenities in this area. I was born and raised in Chicago. I was always accustomed to the city life. Curren ...Read More tly, I am residing in a quieter area with a house that offers much more room and comfort that many other places offer.

One of the best aspects of living here in Crystal Lake is the fact that everything is within walking distance. My family and I live in a area where school is within walking distance. If the school is outside of a mile to your house, a student is also able to take the bus. This means that no matter what, your child will attend school. The schools here are also excellent. My 2 high school students are enrolled in the IB program and are being taught so much more than when lived in Chicago. There is more care that is put into the schools here in Crystal Lake. I also enjoy the fact that I am able to visit the local coffee shop every morning for my latte. The workers there know me so it feels more like a community rather than just the place I live in.

The only downside to living here is the cost of living here as well as the weather. I am a sun lover which is ironic because I grew up in the windy city. If you are to live here, expect to bundle up during the period of December to March. Temperatures will often be below freezing. Another downside is that groceries and gas prices tend to be more on the expensive side which is why I shop day to day rather than in bulk. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Crystal Lake? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      McCormick Park
      Lake Park
      Lakeside Legacy Arts Park
      Unknown Name
      Ladd Park
      Ladd Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Raue Center For the Arts
      Regal Crystal Lake Showplace
      Crystal Bowl
      AMC Lake In The Hills 12

      Food & Drink

      Tommy's Red Hots
      Popeyes
      Taco Bell
      Garfield's Beverage Warehouse
      Burger King
      The Freeze
      Breaking Bread Catering & Deli
      Fannie May

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Crystal Lake? Of all people who commute, 3.5% take public transportation in Crystal Lake.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Crystal Lake? The cost of living in Crystal Lake is 104/100 - which is 8% higher than Illinois.
      Crystal Lake
      104

      4% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Crystal Lake? Crystal Lake crime rates are 1,846, which are 6% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,846 per 100k people

      21% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 55

      21% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      38%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Crystal Lake? The median income in Crystal Lake is $91,456 which is 54% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $91,45665% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,78233% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      30% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Crystal Lake a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Favia Primary Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Crystal Lake home prices? Crystal Lake home prices are $233,400 - which is 34% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $233,40026% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,22429% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      19% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Crystal Lake have good schools? The Crystal Lake graduation rate is 90% - which is 7% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      4% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      15% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Crystal Lake a good place to live? Crystal Lake has an overall rating of 80% from 14 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      14 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      13 total surveys

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