Senior Living Apartments in Crystal Lake, IL

 

Learn More About Senior Apartments in Crystal Lake, IL

 

Crystal Lake, a suburb of Chicago, offers residents all the conveniences and resources of a modern city — like shopping centers, dining options, and health care facilities — plus its own unique touches like nature preserves, country clubs, and beach pavilions along Crystal Lake. The city’s spot on the outskirts of Chicagoland creates opportunities for a quiet, relaxing retirement with easy access to neighboring cities’ attractions.

In Crystal Lake, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

Cost of Senior Apartments in Crystal Lake, IL

The median monthly cost of a senior apartment in 2019 was around $800 in the state of Illinois. To learn more about the cost of senior apartments in Crystal Lake, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

 

Learn More About Crystal Lake, IL

 

Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Crystal Lake are rated 20 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
120	111	122	124	116	119

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$99,307 per year	$49,661 per year	$82,263 per year	$35,483 per year	$43,831 per year	$6,415 per year	$1,055 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Crystal Lake include:

Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 310+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 170+
• Specialties: emergency department, physical therapy, arthroscopy

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Crystal Lake’s climate is classified as humid continental, meaning the city experiences four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters. The average humidity level is 66%, and humidity levels are often highest during January at about 74%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
19°F	28°F	11°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
73°F	83°F	62°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 103

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 34″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
39	13.5%	39,160	2,117 per square mile	2.8

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.2%	2.5%	1.6%	13.3%	<0.1%	1.8%	80.6%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Rockford: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 81/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for McHenry County

Democratic	Republican	Other
42.7%	50.7%	6.6%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Crystal Lake include:

• Colonel Palmer House
• Historic downtown Crystal Lake

Outdoor attractions in Crystal Lake:

• Lakeside Arts Park at the Dole Mansion
• Pleasant Valley Conservation Area
• Moraine Hills State Park

Crystal Lake’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Raue Center for the Arts
• Downtown Crystal Lake
• Falls Plaza
• Eden Center

 

Transportation

MCRide provides curb-to-curb, demand-based public transportation to Crystal Lake residents and throughout McHenry County. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Crystal Lake.