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Crystal Lake

Connecticut · 2,152 residents · 8.919 sq mi
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Crystal Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,833. Population has grown 47% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $319,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 80% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,152
+47%since 2000
from 1,459 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
241 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+13%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Crystal Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,833
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,897 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,458
+157%since 2000
from $24,645 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.9%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration16.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$319,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
8.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−10%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,422)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(15)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(74)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(1,901)
Black1.8%(39)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(55)
Asian2.7%(59)
Other2.5%(54)
Diversity Score23%(495)
Diversity Score
23
+352%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.5%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+89%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 75.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−95.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crystal Lake, Connecticut?

Crystal Lake, Connecticut has about 2,152 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crystal Lake, Connecticut?

The typical household in Crystal Lake, Connecticut earns about $143,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crystal Lake, Connecticut expensive?

In Crystal Lake, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $319,500.

How educated are people in Crystal Lake, Connecticut?

About 49.5% of adults age 25 and over in Crystal Lake, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crystal Lake, Connecticut?

About 0.0% of people in Crystal Lake, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crystal Lake, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Crystal Lake, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 914 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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