Lake Zurich, Illinois
Lake Zurich is a village of 19,832 people in Lake County, Illinois, founded in September 29, 1896.
Why visit Lake Zurich
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 43 parks and trails, 54 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Catlow Theater, Barrington Historic District, John Robertson, Jr., House and Kemper Lakes Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 43 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lake Zurich
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Zurich
Lake Zurich is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 19,759. The village is named after a body of water named "Lake Zurich," which is completely located inside the village.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Zurich, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Catlow Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Movie theater in Barrington, Illinois, United States
Museums and landmarks4
Barrington Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
John Robertson, Jr., House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Octagon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in in Barrington, Illinois, United States
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Jewel Tea Company, Inc. building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds43
31 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes54
Bobber's
Restaurant · American, Burger · 1.2 mi
710 North Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich
Su-Mo 11:30-21:00, Tu-Sa 11:30-22:00
North Point Kitchen + Bar
Diner · American · 2.3 mi
24238 North Lakeside Drive, Hawthorn Woods
Tu-Th 12:00-15:00,17:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00, Su...
Scoreboard
Restaurant · American, Burger · 0.5 mi
84 North Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich
Tu-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00, Su 11:00-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
775 South Rand Road, Lake Zurich
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:30, Sa 05:30-20:30, Su 05:30-20:00
Tacos El Norte
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
213 South Rand Road, Lake Zurich
Mo-We 10:00-20:00,Th 10:00-20:30, Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00
Walker Brothers Pancake House
Restaurant · Breakfast, Brunch · 0.9 mi
767 Rand Road, Lake Zurich
Mo-Su 07:00-14:30
7 Brew Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
880 Rand Road, Lake Zurich
Mo-Th 05:30-22:00, Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00, Su 05:30-22:00
Bacchus Nibbles
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
800 West Main Street, Lake Zurich
Mo 14:30-22:00, Tu-Sa 11:30-23:00
42 more on the map.
History
The area of Lake Zurich was first settled by European descendants in the 1830s. Three early pioneers were George Ela, after whom the Ela township is named, Seth Paine, who established a number of commercial ventures in the town, and Nathan Kowitt, who accompanied them on their voyage. Yankee farmers moved to the area in the 1830s and 1840s, and German immigrants began to move to the area later in the middle of the 19th century. The lake was originally named Cedar Lake, but Paine later renamed it Lake Zurich.
The village of Lake Zurich was incorporated on September 29, 1896. It remained primarily a farming community; although the village was connected to the railroad in 1910, the line was closed ten years later. However, the arrival of the highway system with Rand Road (U.S. Route 12) in 1922 and Half Day Road (Illinois Route 22) in 1927 established Lake Zurich as a convenient summer resort. The now-defunct Palatine, Lake Zurich, and Wauconda Railroad also served the community. Housing development began in the 1950s, with the population increasing throughout the latter part of the 20th century.
From the History section of Lake Zurich, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Lake Zurich High School
School · 0.6 mi
300 Church Street, Lake Zurich
Healthcare3
Advocate Good Shepherd Outpatient Center
Clinic and pharmacy
350 Surryse Road, Lake Zurich
Northwest Community Healthcare Immediate Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
21481 Rand Road, Kildeer
Map of Lake Zurich
182 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 14°F | 1.8 in | 11.0 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 1.9 in | 12.8 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 1.8 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 42°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 2.1 in | 9.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mundelein 4 Wsw (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lake County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-13: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Deer Park 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Kildeer 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Forest Lake 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- North Barrington 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Hawthorn Woods 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Barrington 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Long Grove 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Lake Barrington 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Palatine 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Inverness 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lakefront Promenade, Lake Zurich, IL, June 2009, MinimalRM, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greetings from Lake Zurich, Illinois - Large Letter Postcard (8011518694), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Catlow Theater (Barrington, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Octagon House (Barrington, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image Robertson House, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barrington HD Cook Co, Smallbones, Public domain
- Jewel Tea Building, ChicagoGeek, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Ela Vernon High School, JPFSWIKI, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Canvas Backs (8629163173), CheepShot, CC BY 2.0
- Lzhs-pac, User:Mathwizxp, Public domain
- Red-Breasted Merganzers (8630271286), CheepShot, CC BY 2.0
- ISS012-E-8698 - View of Illinois, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-21348 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-37011 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS031-E-30363 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- What's Up? (49952113722), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Eastern bluebird in Spring (49941408972), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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