As of 2012, Crystal Lake's population is 40,743 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 3.98 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Crystal Lake is $146,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.13 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Crystal Lake's cost of living is 2.70% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Crystal Lake public schools spend $5,224 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 18 students per teacher in Crystal Lake. --------------------The unemployment rate in Crystal Lake is 8.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Crystal Lake jobs have Decreased by 0.48 percent.
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 | --------------------Average Commute time is 37 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Crystal Lake's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |