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Crystal lake, IL — ZIP 60012

Population: 12,368 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 60012 (Crystal lake, IL) is $495,699 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $347,975 after a median 63 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$495,699

Median home value

+5.7%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$495,699
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+18.6%
5-year appreciation
+38.2%
10-year appreciation
+77.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$495,699
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$347,975
Median list price
$349,950
Median price per sqft
$190
1-year sale-price change
+2.3%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
45
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
21

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,660/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,000/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,570/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,020/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Prairie Ridge High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, tornado, hail, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Woodstock Municipal Landfill (6.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.0 in
Annual snowfall
28.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
191
Days with Moderate air quality
153
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
230

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
38,936
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
43,956

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
72
Nearest airport
Lake in the Hills Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL, SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL-ELGIN, ELGIN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+54 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
6.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.8%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
91.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
82,414
Average weekly wage
$1,024
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
858

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 60012State medianUS median
Median home value$495,699$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$347,975$212,000$325,000
Median days on market63 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 60012?
$495,699.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 60012?
$347,975.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 60012?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 60012?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,000/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 60012?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado, hail, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 60012 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 60012?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 60012?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 60012?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 60012?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 60012 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 60012?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 60012?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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