Lake Zurich, IL Area Guide

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Living in Lake Zurich, IL

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Lake Zurich Area Facts

Lake Zurich has a Livability Score of 76_/100, which is considered exceptional
Lake Zurich crime rates are 37% lower than the Illinois average
Cost of living in Lake Zurich is 26% higher than the Illinois average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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Lake Zurich Reviews

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Lake Zurich Illinois: A Great Place for Families 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) My family and I valued our experiences while living in Lake Zurich Illinois. The city is a smaller segment of Chicago and is named for its lake. It is a great place to raise families. I have confidence in the school system there. They have very good teachers and solid scholastic ...Read More programs. The job market is fervent, and housing costs are moderate. Homes are conveniently located throughout the city. There is a lot to do in Lake Zurich. The town hosts events year-round that are relevant to the entire family. Lake Zurich has moderate weather, giving way to colder temperatures during winter, but other seasons are perfect in climate.

The living expenses there are fairly low, which is great for families of any size. Crime rates are extremely low, it is a community that reinforces safety. Neighbors are socially connected and demonstrate a united front. Some of the best areas in Lake Zurich surround the downtown district. Many festivals are held here, and the central space offers plenty of fine dining and shopping. Read Less

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Compare Lake Zurich, IL Livability

F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Lake Zurich? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Lion's Park

Heatherleigh Park

Jonquil Park

Breezewald Park

Breezewald Park

Oak Ridge Marsh Nature Park

Old Mill Grove Park

Oak Ridge Marsh

Entertainment

Regal Lake Zurich

Bowlero

Century Theatres

Catlow Movie Theater

Food & Drink

Sunset Pavilion

Oberweis

Domino's

Copper Fiddle Distillery

Burger King

McDonald's

Jimmy John's

Binny's Beverage Depot

F Commute

Is public transit available in Lake Zurich? Of all people who commute, 4.4% take public transportation in Lake Zurich.

Drive to Work

78%

1% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

4%

1% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

1%

2% lower than the US average

D- Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Lake Zurich? The cost of living in Lake Zurich is 123/100 - which is 26% higher than Illinois.

23% more expensive than average

2% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

A+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Lake Zurich? Lake Zurich crime rates are 1,272, which are 37% lower than Illinois

1,272 per 100k people

40% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

40% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is up

A+ Employment

What is the median income in Lake Zurich? The median income in Lake Zurich is $166,276 which is 87% higher than Illinois.

Median household income

$166,276104% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$72,72962% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

41% lower than the US average

A Health & Safety

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

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Walgreens

Doctors

A+ Housing

What are Lake Zurich home prices? Lake Zurich home prices are $604,390 - which is 96% higher than Illinois

Median home value

$604,39085% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$2,41667% higher than the US average

27% higher than the US average

B+ Schools

Does Lake Zurich have good schools? The Lake Zurich graduation rate is 94% - which is 11% higher than Illinois

High school grad. rates

13% higher than the US average

School test scores

15% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

5% lower than the US average

A+ User Ratings

Is Lake Zurich a good place to live? Lake Zurich has an overall rating of 90% from 7 reviews.

Overall user rating

7 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

6 total surveys