Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Lake Zurich
Lake Zurich, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,863
Population
19,134
Renter Mix
16% Rent
This Midwest town offers access to gorgeous landscapes
Lake
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Located a few miles northwest of Chicago, Lake Zurich is a very small namesake village. The body of water the small town is named after anchors the town. Most of the stores, restaurants, and service businesses are located on the roads bordering Lake Zurich, Rand Road and Main Street. Residents can access the lake through one of the parks that surrounds the lake. Paulus Park is a popular green space offering lake access, a playground, and a beach. Lions Park is another local favorite and hosts the annual Alpine Fest, a three-day celebration with classic fair rides. Although Lake Zurich is technically a village, the area feels suburban with beautiful single-family homes and modern apartments.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$123,746
Average: $155,086
Education
8,292
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,887
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lake Zurich has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lake Zurich, IL is $629 for a studio, $1,863 for one bedroom, and $2,267 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Zurich has increased by 4.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,863/month
791 Sq Ft
House
$6,444/month
3,330 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lake Zurich, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
657 Students
Public
Grades K-5
525 Students
Public
Grades K-5
404 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
599 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,804 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cuba Marsh
- Camp Reinberg
- Heron Creek Preserve
- Deer Grove
- Baker's Lake Nature Preserve
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.