Crystal Lake
City in McHenry County, Illinois
Crystal Lake is a city in McHenry County, Illinois, with 40,269 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 942 ft (287 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakewood, 2.7 miles W.
- 40,269residents (2020 Census)
- 942 ftelevation · 287 m
- 19.0 sq miland area · 49.1 km²
- 2,123 / sq mipopulation density
- 60014main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake is a city in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. Named after a lake 1.6 miles (2.6 km) southwest of the city's downtown, Crystal Lake is 45 miles (72 km) northwest of Chicago. The population was 40,269 as of the 2020 census. Crystal Lake is the most populous city in McHenry County, part of the Chicago metropolitan area.
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Living in Crystal Lake
- Median household income
- $108,418
- Median home value
- $311,400
- Median rent
- $1,468/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Crystal Lake had 40,269 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 40,269 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,123 per sq mi (820 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Crystal Lake at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | McHenry County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 40,269 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.97 sq mi (49.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km²) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2332° N, 88.3344° W |
| ZIP codes | 60014, 60012, 60156 |
| Official website | crystallake.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1717887 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Crystal Lake
- Lakewood2.7 mi W
- Ridgefield3.0 mi NW
- Lake in the Hills3.8 mi S
- Prairie Grove4.3 mi NE
- Cary4.5 mi E
- Oakwood Hills4.9 mi E
- Trout Valley5.0 mi SE
- Algonquin5.1 mi S
- Burtons Bridge6.2 mi NE
- Bull Valley6.4 mi N
- Fox River Grove6.6 mi SE
- Holiday Hills6.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Crystal Lake
What county is Crystal Lake in?
Crystal Lake is in McHenry County, Illinois.
What is the population of Crystal Lake, IL?
40,269 people lived in Crystal Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Crystal Lake, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60014. Other ZIP codes: 60012, 60156.
What is the elevation of Crystal Lake?
942 feet (287 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Crystal Lake?
Lakewood (2.7 mi), Ridgefield (3.0 mi), Lake in the Hills (3.8 mi), Prairie Grove (4.3 mi), Cary (4.5 mi).
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