Introduction
About Lake in the Hills, Illinois

Located 47 miles southwest of Chicago, Lake in the Hills is a growing community that holds on to its heritage as a quiet, countryside community. Many homes in Lake in the Hills retain the feel of old-fashioned summer cottages, many of which have lakeshore views. In addition to mid-century homes in a variety of styles, home buyers can also choose among townhouses, condominiums, and single-family homes in new developments. In addition to the recreational opportunities at Wood Creek Lake, residents enjoy 24 neighborhood parks and a 260 acre nature preserve. As Lake in the Hills has expanded, so have its shopping and dining options; residents have many possibilities for an excellent meal just moments from their doorstep, and local shopping complexes provide home owners with a wide range of goods and services.


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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 34,314
Population Density 3,649 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 17,136
Male Population 17,178
Median Age 30.41 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 85%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE
Distance to MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 5 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Distance to DEVRY UNIVERSITY 9 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 10,999
Family Households 8,974
Average Family Size 3.58
Average Household Income $88,580
Median Household Income $92,196
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 85%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.17
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.23
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.16
Murder Risk (County) 0.29
Rape Risk (County) 0.17
Robbery Risk 0.06
Assault Risk (County) 0.12
Property Risk (County) 0.36
Burglary Risk (County) 0.29
Larceny Risk (County) 0.57
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.17

Environment

Average July High Temperature 83° F
Average January Low Temperature 10.9° F
Annual Precipitation 37.22 inches
Air Pollution Index 111% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 7%
Nearest Airport CHICAGO O'HARE INTL
Distance to CHICAGO O'HARE INTL 27 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team KANE COUNTY COUGARS (A)
Distance to KANE COUNTY COUGARS (A) 22 Miles

  
  School Information
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AT RISK PRESCHOOLPRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN10920 REED RD, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156
 
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  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
60102437$255,000$286,774
60156493$234,000$249,646
Displaying 1-10 of 16 in $200-500k range
DRASTIC PRICE CHANGE! LIKEBRAND NEW!BRICK FRONT. 5 BRS,3 BATHS,3 CAR GAR.MAIN FL BR OR OFC W/ FULL BATH.2STORY ENTRY. WHITE 6PANEL DRS.DUAL SPINDLE STAIRCASE,ARCHITECTURAL ARCHES DETAIL.UPGRADED CRPT.PROF.PAINTED.HUGE EAT-IN GOURMET KITCHEN W/CORIAN COUNTERS,CHERRY MAPLE CABINETS,DESK,PANTRY+ FRENCH DRS TO DECK.MSTR BR W/ SITTING AREA,CLOSET ORGANIZERS LUX BATH W/SOAKER TUB,SEP.SHOWER+DUAL SINKS.ENGLISH BSMT....
 4291 GALWAY DR
 LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$399,900

MAGNIFICENT HOME IN GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY! LARGE 2-STORY FOYER, SUNROOM NEXT TO LG GOURMET KITCHEN WITH BEAUTIFUL STAINLESS APPLIANCES, HARDWOOD FLOORS. WALK-IN PANTRY AND ALL APPLIANCES! FAMILY ROOM WITH VOLUME CEILING, FIREPLACE AND BERBER CARPET. SPACIOUS MASTER BEDROOM HAS VAULTED CEILING. LARGE DECK AND SODDED YARD. CRYSTAL LAKE SCHOOLS!!
 1192 RIDGEWOOD CIR
 LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$374,900

POPULAR AUGUSTA MODEL IN FAIRWAY HOMES OF BOULDER RIDGE. EXCELLENT LOCATION OVERLOOKING THE 13TH GREEN ON BOULDER RIDGE GOLF COURSE. FULL FINISHED WALK-OUT BASEMENT, 3 CAR GARAGE. IN-GROUND SPRINKLERS,ALL APPLIANCES. POSSIBLE 4TH BEDROOM OR OFFICE IN BASEMENT. CARPET AND CERAMIC TILE THROUGHOUT. MONTHLY FEE INCLUDES ALL LAWN MAINTENANCE, SNOW REMOVAL & GARBAGE. BEST VALUE IN BOULDER RIDGE! $535 ANNU...
 4 OLYMPIC CT
 LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$365,000

BIG THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES!! THIS HOME IS LOCATED IN THE MOST EXCLUSIVE OF ALL GATED, GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY, THE GREENS AT BOULDER RIDGE AND HAS THE LOWEST TAXES!!INSIDE THIS TRADITIONAL FLOOR PLAN BOASTING 1/2 THE HEATING/COOLING BILLS, 4 BDRMS, 3 1/2 BATHS, CORIAN COUNTERS, MAPLE CABS WITH BLACK APPLS. A FULL FIN'D ENG BSMNT WITH EXTRA WINDOWS BDRM, AND FULL BATH. CORNER PROF LSCPD LOT W/ 3 CAR GAR
 1 VALHALLA CT
 LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$349,900

MOVE UP TO LUXURY IN THIS GORGEOUS, SPACIOUS HOME WITH ITS SOARING, OPEN FOYER AND LIVING ROOM. ATTRACTIVE KITCHEN OFFERS CERAMIC TILE, 42'' CABINETS AND AMPLE COUNTER SPACE. FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM WITH FULL BATH CAN BE OFFICE/DEN. IMPRESSIVE MASTER SUITE/BATH HAS HIS & HER SINKS, SOAKER TUB SEP SHOWER, AND WALK IN CLOSETS. HUGE, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT. BRICK PAVER PATIO AND 3 CAR GARAGE. LOCATED IN ...
 14 LITCHFIELD CT
 LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$309,900

POPULAR BENNETT MODEL IN SUMNER GLEN. DRAMATIC OPEN FLOOR PLAN IN LIVING/DINING ROOM, LARGE FAMILY ROOM IS OPEN TO THE KITCHEN PLUS A 1ST FLOOR BEDROOM/OFFICE WITH FULL BATH IS CLOSE BY. NICE KITCHEN ISLAND/BREAKFAST BAR AND EATING AREA HUGE MASTER SUITE WITH SITTING ROOM AND DELUXE MASTER BATH. FENCED YARD AND CONVENIENT LOCATION TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING ETC
 6 WRIGHT CT
 LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$292,000

EXTRAORDINARY & UNIQUE WITH DELIGHTFUL SURPRISES INSIDE ON WOODED LOT WITH A NORTHWOODS ATMOSPHERE. MUCH BIGGER THAN IT LOOKS WITH 4 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS PLUS LOFT, BRAND NEW GORGEOUS KITCHEN, HARDWOOD FLOORS, FRENCH DOORS, UPDATED BATHS, REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM. IT'S A LOT OF HOUSE. CLOSE TO THE LAKE WITH LAKE RIGHTS & GREAT FISHING. HOT TUB AS-IS.
 311 WANDER WAY
 LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$269,900

INCREDIBLE VALUE IN THIS HOUSE!!! IT HAS THE LARGEST FLOOR PLAN, NEW FLOORING IN KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM. SPACIOUS ROOM SIZES, BEAUTIFUL FIREPLACE IN FAMILY ROOM, DEN ON FIRST FLOOR. ROOF, SIDING AND WINDOWS ALL REPLACED IN 2004, GENEROUS BEDROOMS WITH CEILING FANS, LARGE PRIVATE MASTER HAS WALK-IN CLOSET. LARGE FENCED YARD. PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT WITH LOTS OF STORAGE. CRYSTAL LAKE SCHOOLS!!!
 3950 THORNBERRY WAY
 LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$259,900

BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM, 2.1 BATH HOME WITH LARGE LOFT EASILY CONVERTED TO A 4TH BEDROOM. FULL ENGLISH BASEMENT WAITING TO BE FINISHED. PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED WITH DECK, PATIO AND LIGHTED WALKWAY. OVERSIZED HOT WATER HEATER AND WATER SOFTENER.
 4791 PRINCETON LN
 LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$254,900

THIS IS THE HOME YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR...GREAT LOCATION BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED AND READY FOR A NEW OWNER.  POPULAR CHADWICK MODEL WITH SOARING WINDOWS FLANKING THE FIREPLACE. UPGRADED KITCHEN CABINETS, WOOD FLOOR, PANTRY...DECORATED IN TODAY'S COLORS AND SHOWS LIKE A MODEL.  THE LARGE LOFT IS PERFECT FOR A HOME OFFICE...UPGRADED LIGHT FIXTURES... PRIVATE BACKYARD WITH PATIO OVERLOOKS EXPENSIVE SINGLE FA...
 3270 RONAN DR
 LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$250,000
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