Housing in Crystal Lake, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$87,606
Crystal Lake vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Crystal Lake is highlighted.
Median Home Value
14th%ilemost expensive$86,000show rank
Median Rent
34th%ilemost expensive rent$830show rank
Rent Burden
9th%ilehighest rent burden12.1%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$86,000
Median Rent
$830
Total Housing Units
113
Vacancy Rate
4.4%
Owner Occupied
87.0%
Renter Occupied
13.0%
Median Property Tax
$1,122
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$740
Housing Types
Single Family91.2%
Multi-Family2.6%
Mobile Home6.2%
The median home value in Crystal Lake, IA is $86,000. According to Zillow, the home value index for Crystal Lake is $87,606. The median rent is $830 per month (Census ACS). About 87.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1948. There are 113 total housing units.