Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
12%
Lake In The Hills
Lake In The Hills, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,030
Population
28,406
Renter Mix
15% Rent
Unwind in this lush suburb with access to Chicago
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Scenic
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Lakeside
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Growing
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Peaceful
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Active
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Commuter
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Located about 40 miles northwest of Downtown Chicago, Lake in the Hills is a peaceful suburb with delightful amenities. Lake in the Hills offers access to a bevy of parks, lakes, recreational programs, country clubs, and nature preserves. In addition to its natural beauty, Lake in the Hills is brimming with a wide variety of shops and restaurants. A close-knit community calls Lake in the Hills home, coming together for an array of annual events like the Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest, Summer Sunset Festival, and the Aviation Expo. Convenience to major roadways and Metra stations makes getting around from Lake in the Hills simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$101,084
Average: $123,587
Education
8,828
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,127
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lake In The Hills has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lake In The Hills, IL is $1,030 for one bedroom, $1,152 for two bedrooms, and $1,219 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake In The Hills has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,030/month
780 Sq Ft
House
$2,640/month
1,178 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,674/month
903 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,121/month
1,317 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lake In The Hills, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
797 Students
Lincoln Prairie Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
448 Students
Lake In The Hills Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
495 Students
Public
Grades K-5
716 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,191 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Exner Marsh Conservation Area
- Lake in the Hills Fen
- Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center
- The Hollows Conservation Area & Lake Atwood
- Binnie Forest Preserve
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.