The Clear Leader is Crystal Lake.

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Why Crystal Lake?

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Our location is your competitive advantage.

Located 35 miles from O'Hare International Airport, Crystal Lake, Illinois is easily accessible to Chicago via two Metra train stations. With 1,600 acres of parks and open space, 230-acre Crystal Lake and Three Oaks Recreational Park, Crystal Lake attracts people looking for an active lifestyle and excellent quality of life. Elementary School District 47 and Community High School District 155 are two of the best public school systems in the region, and Crystal Lake is home to McHenry County College.

Hear from business owners what makes Crystal Lake a clear leader.

Business owners know the Crystal Lake mix feels right. A charming downtown. Access to major retailers. Two train stations. Top-rated schools. The great outdoors. Abundant restaurants and retailers. It is all designed to create an outstanding quality of life, which continues to attract new residents, an ever-growing workforce and a vibrant business-friendly community.

  • $1.4 billion in retail sales market

  • 128,356 population within a five-mile radius

  • $96,272 average household income

  • Two Metra stations

  • Highest retail sales within a 10-mile radius