What are the schools like in Crystal Lawns, IL?

School district data for Crystal Lawns is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Crystal Lawns?

The median household income in Crystal Lawns, IL is $102,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Crystal Lawns, IL?

Crystal Lawns has an average high temperature of 31.7°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.2 inches.

Crystal Lawns, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Crystal Lawns, IL affordable or expensive?

Crystal Lawns's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Crystal Lawns is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $215,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Crystal Lawns, IL?

Crystal Lawns has a violent crime rate of 139.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 707.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Crystal Lawns, IL a Good Place to Live?

Crystal Lawns is a small town of 1,848 in Illinois, with a median household income of $102,250 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Crystal Lawns stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Crystal Lawns is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Crystal Lawns city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Crystal Lawns's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Crystal Lawns costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Crystal Lawns, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$215,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$102,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crystal Lawns's violent crime rate is 139.7 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

139.7 /100k

Property Crime

707.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Crystal Lawns, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Crystal Lawns sees average highs of 31.7°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation and 33.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Crystal Lawns, IL
Average High — January	31.7°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.0"
Annual Snowfall	33.2"

Demographics

Metric	Crystal Lawns, IL	National Avg
Population	1,848	—
Median Age	38.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	18.2%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sunnyland, IL 1 mi Crest Hill, IL 3 mi Joliet, IL 4 mi Shorewood, IL 4 mi Rockdale, IL 5 mi

Crystal Lawns vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crystal Lawns, IL affordable or expensive?

Crystal Lawns's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Crystal Lawns roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $215,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Crystal Lawns, IL?

Crystal Lawns's violent crime rate is 139.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 707.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Crystal Lawns?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Crystal Lawns, IL a good place to live?

Crystal Lawns, IL has a population of 1,848, a median household income of $102,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Crystal Lawns?

Crystal Lawns averages 31.7°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches with about 33.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Crystal Lawns?

The population of Crystal Lawns, Illinois is 1,848 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Crystal Lawns?

Key numbers for living in Crystal Lawns: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $215,000, median household income $102,250, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crystal Lawns side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.