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Crystal Lake, Illinois · ZIP 60012

Crystal Lake — ZIP 60012

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Crystal Lake (60012) scores 52/100 — Fair for Crystal Lake. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $495K.

52OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index37/100
Avg reading proficiency40%
Schools nearby1

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index27/100
Typical home value$495K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$495K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,359

Violent Crime

158

Property Crime

1,201

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for McHenry County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Prairie Ridge High School09–121,133Not reported
40%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

11,929

Median Income

$159K

Homeownership

97%

Median Age

43.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60012 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 60012 has a school score of 37/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 60012 is approximately $495K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 60012 in Crystal Lake has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.