Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Crystal Lake, IL
$420,000Median listing price
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About Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake (~40,000 residents) is the largest city in McHenry County, built around the 230-acre Crystal Lake. Downtown on Brink Street has local shops, restaurants, and a summer farmers market, plus the Raue Center for the Arts.
Home prices in Crystal Lake
The median listing price in Crystal Lake is $420,000.
Top places in Crystal Lake
- Downtown Crystal Lake
- Three Oaks Recreation Area
- Crystal Lake (the lake)
- Crystal Lake Farmers Market
- Veteran Acres Park and Crystal Lake Main Beach.
Commuting from Crystal Lake
- Metra Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) Line; Crystal Lake station downtown to Ogilvie Transportation Center.
- Typical weekday train to Ogilvie: approximately 80–90 minutes (approximate; varies by stopping pattern).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~55–70 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, ~50 miles).
Crystal Lake FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Crystal Lake, IL?
The median listing price in Crystal Lake is $420,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Crystal Lake, IL?
Metra Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) Line; Crystal Lake station downtown to Ogilvie Transportation Center.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.