Lake Zurich, Illinois

At the Heart of Community

Lake Zurich real estate home buyers seeking to live in the area will be amazed at all the wonderful opportunities the town has to offer year-round.

The town is conveniently located in southwest Lake County, just 45 minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

According to the Lake Zurich Village website, "Families choose Lake Zurich because it’s a safe place to raise children with schools that are in the top 5% nationwide."

Lake Zurich boasts a variety of single-family homes, townhomes and apartments in neighborhoods surrounded by parks. There are sheer endless opportunities for outdoor recreation and two signature parks, with beaches on the lake.

Lake Zurich Short Takes

  • Mayor: Tom Poynton
  • Village Manager: Ray Keller
  • School District: Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95
  • Number of Households: 7,105
  • Number of Businesses: 890
  • Median Household Income: $118.000
  • Median Home Price: $366,650

Stroll through the 7.8 acres of forested open space at Kuechmann Arboretum with 25 distinct species of trees, including 36 trees that are more than 150 years old and 54 trees that are 100+ years old, the oldest of which is about 275 years old. Kuechmann Arboretum is focused on tree preservation, invasive species management, and the importance of pollinators. 

Summer in Lake Zurich is full of food and music, combined with a culture of academic and athletic excellence and the best shopping opportunities in the ‘burbs.

Competitive and recreational club sports from baseball to soccer and everything in between offer year-round opportunities to train and play. Park and recreation programs include dance, preschool and much more. Stay at the top of your game with workout options in Lake Zurich at Life Time, LA Fitness, YMCA and many others.

One-of-a-kind boutique restaurants offer dining options for the most sophisticated palettes. Lake Zurich is proud to be the home of two nationally acclaimed breweries, Phase 3 and Roaring Table, along with Copper Fiddle Distillery that features live music several nights a week. 

Located at the crossroads of two major highways, the Village continues to attract commercial growth and expansion of existing businesses in the industrial park that provides for a recession-resilient tax base.

It’s no wonder that families are choosing Lake Zurich. 

For more information on upcoming local community events in Lake Zurich, Illinois, please visit the Lake Zurich Village website.  

About the Neighborhood

There are community events
Neighbors are friendly
There's holiday spirit
Great schools
Car is needed
It's walkable to grocery stores
It's walkable to restaurant
Easy commutes
Parking is easy
There are sidewalks
Yards are well-kept
Streets are well-lit
Parks and playgrounds
Lots of wildlife
It's dog friendly
Kids play outside
Great nightlife
Beach life
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