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* Population: 18,104 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Median Household Income: $84,125 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 6.498% to 7.658% (2000 County Clerk Tax Extension)

Lake Zurich was incorporated in 1896. Major employers include Osram/Sylvania, Echo Inc., Lake Zurich School District #95, and Bergen-Brunswig.

Recreation -- Community facilities include four golf courses within a five mile radius, a bowling alley, a park, and a public recreation center.

Schools -- There are five elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school in the Lake Zurich Unit District #95 with total enrollment of 6,280 students.

Housing -- New residential developments help preserve the environment around the village and its focal point, Lake Zurich. The 2000 median house value was $225,100 and the median rent cost was $786. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)

Government Services -- The Lake Zurich Police Department's 36 sworn officers serve the village. Fire protection is provided by the 45 full-time firefighters at 3 stations that comprise the Lake Zurich Fire Department.

Transportation -- Straddling Route 12, Lake Zurich enjoys good north-south access, plus access to other state and county highways. Commuter rail service is available in Barrington, five miles southwest.

* Distance to the Chicago Loop: 35 miles
* Distance to O'Hare Airport: 25 miles
* Distance to Mitchell Field: 55 miles