Housing & Real Estate — Crystal Lake, Illinois
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 15,396 |
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| Occupied | 14,917 |
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| Vacant | 479 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 11,642 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 3,275 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $311,400 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$376,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,431/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $7,720/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | affordable |
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| Rent as % of Income | 15.8% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 37.0% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 845 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 2,025 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 3,998 |
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| Built before 1960 | 2,502 |
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| Median Year Built | 1988 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
