McHenry County, Illinois
Crystal Lake Real Estate and Local Guide
The most populous city in McHenry County, a suburban community with established residential neighborhoods, strong cultural institutions, and an economy centered on retail, dining, and light industry. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Crystal Lake best.
About the area
Living in Crystal Lake, IL
Academy Award Oscar statuettes were cast at the Dodge Trophy Company in Crystal Lake from 1972 to 1986.
The housing market
Homes in Crystal Lake
- About 78% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 68% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $287,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Crystal Lake home
Dole Mansion
Historic three-story lakeside mansion with gardens, now operated as the Lakeside Center
Raue Center for the Arts
750-seat downtown theater hosting plays and concerts
Crystal Lake
The namesake spring-fed lake southwest of downtown, with the city's Main Beach
Three Oaks Recreation Area
Former quarry converted into a lake recreation area with beaches and trails
Veterans Acres Park
About 140-acre park in the Crystal Lake Park District system
Neighborhoods
Crystal Lake areas to know
Four Colonies
Residential neighborhood
Coventry
Residential neighborhood
Burtons Bridge
Residential area near the Fox River
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.