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Country” by U.S. News & World Report. Lake Zurich offers a wealth of amenities, opportunities and services to its residents and guests, including recreational opportunities at the lake that is the village’s namesake. The 2014 estimated census shows Lake Zurich’s population at 20,054 with a median age of 38.6 years, a median household income of $106,103 and a median home value of $322,600. www.lakezurich.org | (847) 438-5141
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he open natural landscape of the Lake Zurich area began attracting settlers around the 1830s. The wide expanses of plains coupled with abundant water sources created a fertile area that was perfect for farming and developing. As transportation became more plentiful, more and more pioneers found opportunities to live and work in what would later become Lake Zurich. One of the area’s earliest settlers was George Ela, after whom Ela Township is named.
The village of Deer Park encompasses 3.83 square miles, just southwest of Lake Zurich. The village is a beautiful suburban community surrounded by two large areas of natural, green spaces including the Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve. Shopping is also abundant in Deer Park with both Deer Park Town Center and Town Center Promenade. As of the 2014 census estimates, the Village was home to a population of 3,220 with a median age of 45.7 years, a median household income of $137,030 and a median home value of $450,524 www.villageofdeerpark.com | (847) 726-1648
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The area was settled with a large population of New England farmers and German immigrants. Throughout the beginning of the 20th century, new rail lines and highway systems were developed in and around Lake Zurich, bringing a population surge with them. By the 1950s, the growing population called for housing and neighborhood development. Since then, the area has grown tremendously, while maintaining its suburban comfort and charm.
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Lake Zurich Just 37 miles northwest of Chicago, located in southwestern Lake County is the village of Lake Zurich. Lake Zurich is a picturesque suburban village that has been named one of the top 100 “Best Places to Raise Your Family” by Frommer’s and one of the “Top Twenty-five Affordable Places to Live in the
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