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Joliet, IL vs Crystal Lake, IL

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- Household income in Crystal Lake, is 24% more than it is in Joliet and is 28% above the National Average.
- Joliet unemployment rate is 9.4%.
- Crystal Lake unemployment rate is 4.9%.
 Joliet, ILCrystal Lake, ILUnited States
 Unemployment Rate9.4%4.9%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth-0.2%-0.2%1.6%
 Future Job Growth26.3%27.9%33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.8%7.8%6.2%
 Income Taxes5.0%5.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$31,390$41,507$37,638
 Household Income$77,373$96,274$69,021
 Family Median Income$91,207$109,211$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Joliet, ILCrystal Lake, ILUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K7.6%4.6%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.5%1.5%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K7.9%4.8%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K6.1%4.2%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K7.1%8.2%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.1%5.9%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K10.4%8.0%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K13.9%15.0%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K20.9%25.5%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K10.5%11.1%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K6.0%11.2%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Joliet, ILCrystal Lake, ILUnited States
 Management, business, finance11.7%19.8%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science3.9%5.8%6.5%
 Community, social services1.5%1.5%1.8%
 Legal0.6%0.9%1.2%
 Education, library5.4%7.0%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment0.7%2.3%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology4.8%4.7%6.2%
 Healthcare support3.8%2.4%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement3.3%2.0%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving6.2%4.8%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.0%2.4%3.6%
 Personal care2.4%4.2%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support19.9%23.2%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.2%0.3%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair8.9%7.8%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving22.8%10.9%13.1%
Reviews for Joliet    7 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Great place to live !!!!!!!!!! Lived in Naperville for 30 years in that rat race ! Came herE bought a home reallll cheap and neighbors are great and taxes are low ! Lots  More

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Over 10 years ago

its laid back mixed town people mind to them self.I like it at first I didn't but it grew on me anyway overall its a nice place to  More

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Over 12 years ago

The West side of town above the Bluffs is filled with stately Victorian homes. Public gatherings on major holidays are  More

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Reviews for Crystal Lake    7 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Great area for recreational boating, fishing and biking. Great place to involve your kids as there are lots of opportunities' for football, baseball and dance. For  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have been living here for 12 years. It's a nice community with friendly people, but I hate the weather. It feels like winter is 6 months long with many overcast days,  More

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Over 11 years ago

A nice place to raise a family, but not a lot of diversity. We are looking to move from here and searching in the Colorado  More

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