9.1 out of 10

Crystal Lake

42.2371732323091 -88.3299155144917
Great for
  • Schools
  • Internet Access
  • Neighborly Spirit
  • Resale or Rental Value
  • Shopping Options
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Reviews

JackLotito JackLotito
5/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 2/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Parking 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 3/5
2yrs+

"Very Nice Chicago Suburb"

I have lived here for 12 years and I love it here.

The schools are great, the community is very nice.

Many beautiful parks exist in Crystal Lake, so theres' plenty to do outside of shopping.

Overall, its a really good place to live and I would call it one of the best suburbs of Chicago.
Pros
  • Great parks
  • Great schools
  • Nice people
Cons
  • Traffic problems at times
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
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Applefanboy Applefanboy
5/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Parking 5/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 5/5
2yrs+

"Best City in the Northwest Suburbs"

I moved here from Hanover Park IL... All I gotta say its better than there. The schools are great, so much to do here. People are friendly. Has a ton of parks, stores, great communities.
Pros
  • Great communities
  • Nice people
  • Great schools
Cons
  • Traffic at rush hour
Recommended for
  • Families with kids
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