Population 12,110 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Crystal Lake
Household size in Crystal Lake
| Period | Crystal Lake | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.05 | 2.93 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | +0.16 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Crystal Lake has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.66 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Crystal Lake
| Period | Crystal Lake | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7 | 40.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.4 | 41.4 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.8 | 41.7 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.0 | 40.5 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.4 | −0.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.0, Crystal Lake is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 26.7 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 15 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Crystal Lake
| Period | Crystal Lake | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 12.7% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 13.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Crystal Lake: 16.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Crystal Lake has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Florida cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Crystal Lake
Renters in Crystal Lake
| Period | Crystal Lake | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7% | 27.9% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.5% | 30.4% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.4% | 31.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.9% | 29.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Crystal Lake than nationally: 47.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 46.9% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 7.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 50 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Crystal Lake
| Period | Crystal Lake | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 19.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 20.9% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 19.3% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 14.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −4.6 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Crystal Lake: 15.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Crystal Lake
| Period | Crystal Lake | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Crystal Lake run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the south. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 40 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Crystal Lake
| Period | Crystal Lake | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $875 | $916 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $810 | $958 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $955 | $1,094 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,275 | $1,499 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$401 | +$583 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Crystal Lake costs $1,275 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $401 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Crystal Lake
Bachelor's degrees in Crystal Lake
| Period | Crystal Lake | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 18.2% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 18.8% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 20.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 23.4% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Crystal Lake: 14.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 44 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Crystal Lake
| Period | Crystal Lake | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.9% | 82.1% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.7% | 83.3% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.0% | 85.0% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.0% | 87.7% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Crystal Lake never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Crystal Lake has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Florida cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Crystal Lake
| Period | Crystal Lake | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 11.9% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 5.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.3 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Crystal Lake runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 11.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Crystal Lake compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | 2.55 | 34.0 | 16.0% | 47.9% | 15.0% | 1972 | $1,275 | 14.0% | 81.0% | 3.8% |
| Lakeland area | 2.80 | 40.5 | 13.1% | 29.5% | 14.4% | 1992 | $1,499 | 23.4% | 87.7% | 4.9% |
| Fussels Corner | 2.52 | 48.7 | 10.2% | 23.1% | 16.5% | 1988 | $956 | 14.0% | 86.5% | 6.0% |
| Kossuthville | 2.79 | 35.2 | 6.7% | 24.9% | 13.4% | 1983 | $975 | 7.2% | 92.0% | 0.6% |
| Highland City | 2.89 | 39.6 | 8.9% | 22.2% | 8.1% | 2002 | $1,879 | 33.1% | 92.3% | 3.0% |
| Lakeland Highlands | 2.75 | 44.5 | 6.5% | 17.5% | 5.7% | 1985 | $1,651 | 44.1% | 95.3% | 2.9% |
| Auburndale | 2.97 | 39.5 | 11.8% | 24.1% | 12.5% | 1991 | $1,563 | 20.8% | 87.1% | 5.2% |
| Fuller Heights | 2.75 | 39.1 | 10.7% | 28.6% | 10.2% | 1992 | $1,460 | 15.8% | 84.2% | 4.0% |
| Inwood | 2.74 | 38.0 | 22.8% | 38.0% | 14.5% | 1968 | $1,179 | 9.2% | 85.0% | 7.4% |
| Youmans | 3.12 | 40.4 | 6.5% | 16.0% | 19.8% | 1989 | $1,707 | 42.0% | 91.3% | 3.9% |
| Coronet | 2.86 | 30.4 | 20.0% | 34.5% | 6.2% | 1992 | $1,503 | 26.2% | 86.5% | 10.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Crystal Lake. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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