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In July 2026, median household income was US$36,328 a year. The city had 5 schools in 2026. There were 3 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Crystal City had a population of 6,159 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1924 sources

Population5,871people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary1,728EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent455.3EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.06%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Crystal City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Crystal City.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$518 per month, while the median home value was US$109,100 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 63.4%, and the vacancy rate was 13.4% in July 2026. 32% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Crystal City recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$518/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent32.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)13.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents563 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)559.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)2Official
Median monthly rent455.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Crystal City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 43–63%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student57%strong on cost, weak on work · range 46–68%
Family60%strong on safety, weak on cost · range 47–73%
Retirement52%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 39–65%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 391 of 5,871 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Crystal City is 3.1%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income36,328 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband72.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription87.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription4.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet8.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet4.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary1,728 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,298 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov9Official
Unemployment rate3.06 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Crystal City?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,298 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,963of €2,604 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,604
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €559
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,963
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Crystal City Salary needed to live in Crystal City

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Crystal City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
Open the United States service overview

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Crystal City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher71.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools5 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents34.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents3 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,673 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Crystal City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesCrystal City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Crystal City highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
San Jose3,195
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents123.6 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time17.04 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work2.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Nearest airportCZT3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport17 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Crystal City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Crystal City.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 19.22 · Feb 21.83 · Mar 25.67 · Apr 30.06 · May 33.28 · Jun 36.44 · Jul 37.28 · Aug 37.72 · Sep 34.11 · Oct 29.78 · Nov 23.89 · Dec 19.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00411486 (CARRIZO SPRINGS 3S)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 3 · Feb 5.61 · Mar 9.83 · Apr 14.06 · May 18.83 · Jun 22.06 · Jul 22.78 · Aug 23.06 · Sep 20.11 · Oct 14.78 · Nov 8.44 · Dec 3.72 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00411486 (CARRIZO SPRINGS 3S)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 12.94 · Feb 15.72 · Mar 19.44 · Apr 23.33 · May 26.83 · Jun 29.72 · Jul 30.22 · Aug 30.78 · Sep 27.89 · Oct 23.5 · Nov 17.61 · Dec 13.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 24.89 · Feb 19.3 · Mar 33.78 · Apr 29.21 · May 74.17 · Jun 46.48 · Jul 44.2 · Aug 35.81 · Sep 83.31 · Oct 52.07 · Nov 29.21 · Dec 24.64 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00411486 (CARRIZO SPRINGS 3S)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading35.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean7.79 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation268.8 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature31.82 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature22.51 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature13.42 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Round Rock ±2.2 °C. Elsewhere: Elche (Spain) ±3.9 °C, Castellón de la Plana (Spain) ±4.3 °C, Tarragona (Spain) ±4.8 °C, Dos Hermanas (Spain) ±3.0 °C, Badalona (Spain) ±5.0 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 391 is not 1.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.17 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents391 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density617.9 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population5,871 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value109,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes63.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate56.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad6.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents5.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage57.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage65.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance11.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher10.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available90.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,389 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home4.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans73.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on Crystal City

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Greer as a Crystal City alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1799 km, better on 4 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Foreign residents: 6.8% Greer vs 1.2% Crystal City+485%
  • Residents: 50,007 Greer vs 5,871 Crystal City+752%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,637 Greer vs €1,728 Crystal City+110%
  • Nearest airport: 5.0 km Greer vs 17.0 km Crystal City−71%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Greer vs 3.1% Crystal City−21%
Full comparisonMore about Greer

Cities near Crystal City

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Carrizo Springs 18.1 km away
Salary
2,853 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Crystal City, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Hamlet5,870 residentsSomerset borough5,870 residentsHilton5,873 residentsJamesburg5,869 residentsPort Clinton5,875 residentsJackson5,867 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Crystal City?

The median gross salary is 3,298 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Crystal City?

The unemployment rate is 3.06 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in Crystal City?

The published population is 5,871 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Crystal City?

391 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Crystal City a good place to live?

Crystal City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Crystal City?

Carrizo Springs is near Crystal City. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  3. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  9. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  10. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00411486 (CARRIZO SPRINGS 3S) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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