Moving to Crystal Lake, IL
Crystal Lake is in McHenry County, Illinois. Here is what to check before you move: taxes, schools, the commute and homes for sale.
Beatrice Yunck, Real Estate Consultant, Queen Bea Realty Group
Wisconsin license 98118-94 · Illinois license 475.210497 · 4 years in the area
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Crystal Lake at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- McHenry
- Typical home value
- $385,000 (+4.3% in a year; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026)
Living in Crystal Lake: taxes compared
Wisconsin vs. Illinois calculator compares towns at your own income and home price. Crystal Lake will be added once its tax rates are sourced.
Because of the Wisconsin–Illinois reciprocity agreement, your wages are taxed by the state you live in, wherever your job is.
Crystal Lake schools
Public school district(s): Crystal Lake SD 47; Community HSD 155
Public schools enroll by home address, so check the district for any house you consider. Official data for every district and school: Illinois Report Card (Illinois State Board of Education).
Commuting from Crystal Lake
- Metra UP-NW from Crystal Lake to Ogilvie Transportation Center: 1 hr 7 min–1 hr 25 min
- Drive to downtown Milwaukee: about 1 hr 20 min
- Drive to the Chicago Loop: about 1 hr 5 min
Off-peak estimates; allow more time at rush hour. · Train times: Metra schedules
Homes for sale in Crystal Lake
Tell us your budget and timeline and we'll send current listings in Crystal Lake that fit.
Nearby towns
- Lake Forest, IL · Lake County
- Libertyville, IL · Lake County
- Highland Park, IL · Lake County
- Deerfield, IL · Lake County
- Barrington, IL · Lake / Cook County
- Lake Bluff, IL · Lake County
Thinking about Crystal Lake?
Tell us about your move and we'll send homes, tax estimates and school information for Crystal Lake and similar towns.
Prefer to talk? Call Beatrice or book a 30-minute call.
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