At a Glance
Median Income
$113,491
$43,795 per capita
Home Value
$296,400
Zillow: $363,715
Median Rent
$1,634/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
66/100K
364/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.7%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Lake in the Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake in the Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake in the Hills a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake in the Hills residents earn a median household income of $113,491 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,795. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake in the Hills is $296,400 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,715. Median rent is $1,634/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Lake in the Hills reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 364/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.7% of adults in Lake in the Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake in the Hills has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population28,853
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density2,826/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,491
Per Capita$43,795
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$296,400
Rent$1,634
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$363,715
Housing Units10,071
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent66/100K
Property364/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault21/100K
Burglary56/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation796 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.7%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute32 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Lake in the Hills was founded in 1952.
The median home in Lake in the Hills was built in 1995.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.