Lake Zurich, IL Area Guide

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Lake Zurich Area Facts

  • Lake Zurich has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Lake Zurich crime rates are 38% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Lake Zurich is 32% higher than the Illinois average
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Lake Zurich Illinois: A Great Place for Families User Rating 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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      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

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lake Zurich? The cost of living in Lake Zurich is 127/100 - which is 32% higher than Illinois.
      Lake Zurich
      127

      27% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lake Zurich? Lake Zurich crime rates are 1,263, which are 38% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,263 per 100k people

      45% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 80  

      45% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Lake Zurich? The median income in Lake Zurich is $113,467 which is 92% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $113,467105% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,26365% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      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 $341,900 - which is 96% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $341,90085% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,61870% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      81%

      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
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      15% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      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 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      5 total surveys

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