Apartments for rent in Crystal Lake, IL

Crystal Lake, a town in Illinois, has a population of slightly more than 40,000. The city's residents, at an average age of just under 38, skew younger than most cities in Illinois. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 77% of residents own their homes. Relatively high rent costs could play a role, as the average rent of $1,301/month is substantially higher than the state average of $1,052.

Workers are spread across a wide range of industries in Crystal Lake, the most common four of which are retail, manufacturing, entertainment, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 27% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in management, making it the top field in the city. With an average annual income of just over $96,000, Crystal Lake workers take home more than the average Illinois resident. Crystal Lake's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Crystal Lake has a relatively high number of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 8% possess a Master's degree or a Doctorate. Further, 18% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.

Crystal Lake residents have an average commute of about 35 minutes, slower than the Illinois average of about 32 minutes. Many residents (48%) drive themselves to work, while public transportation is not extensively used. Not many residents walk to work.