Lake Zurich is a medium-sized village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 19,676 people and five associated neighborhoods, Lake Zurich is the 125th largest community in Illinois.

Lake Zurich home prices are not only among the most expensive in Illinois, but Lake Zurich real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Lake Zurich has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Lake Zurich telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 18.52% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Lake Zurich is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Lake Zurich’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

If knowledge is power, Lake Zurich is a pretty powerful place. 61.17% of the adults in Lake Zurich have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Lake Zurich in 2022 was $63,070, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $252,280 for a family of four.

Lake Zurich is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Lake Zurich home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Lake Zurich residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Lake Zurich include German, Irish, Polish, Italian, and English.

Lake Zurich also has a high percentage of its population that was born in another country: 15.72%.

The most common language spoken in Lake Zurich is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.