Located in McHenry County
Once an area occupied by farmland and open fields, the village of Lake in the Hills has been growing rapidly since the 1990s. The highly rated schools bring people to the village, while the close-knit community, conveniences and parks keep them around. “Lake in the Hills has a tight-knit and family-oriented community,” says Sharon Gidley, a local real estate agent with RE/MAX Suburban. “Neighbors here are close to one another, and well-cared-for lawns are common.”
Tall oaks and pines line the residential streets here, and most homes sit close together on quarter-acre lots. Many houses in the area were built in the mid-to-late 20th century, with bi-levels, cozy cottages and modern traditional homes being common sights throughout the village. The average listing price in the area is $275,000, with some waterfront homes with five bedrooms and around 3,000 square feet reaching prices of $400,000 and above. “With waterfront homes, you can expect a price increase of around 20%,” Gidley says.
All public schools in Lake in the Hills earn Niche ratings of A-minus or higher. Lake in the Hills Elementary School, home of the Leopards, serves the community's youngest learners. Westfield Community School serves students in kindergarten through the eighth grade and earns above average ratings from GreatSchools in the categories of test scores and student progress. Middle Schoolers will find a large selection of extracurricular offerings, including chamber orchestra, crochet club, cross country and jazz band. Harry D Jacobs High School earns an impressive A grade from Niche and serves over 2,000 students. Learners here can participate in the Accelerate College Program, which allows seniors to take courses full time at Elgin Community College while earning both high school and college credit, without having to pay college tuition.
Most of the waterfront homes sit on the shores of Woods Creek Lake, which is lined by sandy beaches and parks. Indian Trail Beach is a popular spot for sunbathing and swimming throughout the summer months, and, after going for a dip, visitors can enjoy a picnic under the beach's covered pavilion. There are also a number of lakeside parks where locals can launch their canoe or kayak for a drift out on the water. Just north of the village’s residential streets is the Lake in the Hills Fen Conservation Area, home to over 400 acres of meadows, wetlands and prairies. Visitors can walk along the one-and-a-half-mile grassy trail as they stroll past beautiful yellow, white and purple blooms.
After working up an appetite from a day in the outdoors, stop by Sal’s Pizza Company, which has been serving the Lake in the Hills area for over 40 years. Patrons of Sal’s can enjoy thin crust and deep-dish slices alike, or savor Italian inspired sandwiches and pasta dishes. When it comes to your day-to-day essentials, locals can drive along Randall Road to find a selection of big-box stores like Lowe’s, Costco and Jewel-Osco, along with a large selection of fast-food chains.
When looking to explore the city, hop on the blue line for the fifty-mile ride to downtown Chicago.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Sunny Kim
iProperties
(224) 479-1410
101 Total Sales
1 in Lake In The Hills
$360,000 Price
Elizabeth Goodchild
Realty of America
(224) 479-1826
515 Total Sales
2 in Lake In The Hills
$198K - $368K Price Range
Joanna Krzepkowska
HomeSmart Connect LLC
(630) 250-2995
159 Total Sales
9 in Lake In The Hills
$136K - $475K Price Range
Caroline Starr
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 801-3051
397 Total Sales
4 in Lake In The Hills
$250K - $390K Price Range
Benny Collesano
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Connections
(708) 905-4956
151 Total Sales
1 in Lake In The Hills
$355,000 Price
Katie Holmes
Keller Williams Success Realty
(224) 802-3626
90 Total Sales
8 in Lake In The Hills
$128K - $435K Price Range
On average, homes in Lake In The Hills, IL sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake In The Hills, IL over the last 12 months is $360,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$369,900
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Median Sale Price
$360,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$366,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$346,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$259,500
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
303
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$195
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Number of Homes
6,015
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Number of Homes for Sale
26
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Median Year Built
2006
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Months of Supply
1.00
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,763
Significantly above the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,159
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,059
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
558
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
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$657,281
$2,880 per month
$2,475 per month
$17,896 per month
$2,700 per month
$2,825 per month
$1,950 per month
$2,350 per month
Once an area occupied by farmland and open fields, the village of Lake in the Hills has been growing rapidly since the 1990s. The highly rated schools bring people to the village, while the close-knit community, conveniences and parks keep them around. “Lake in the Hills has a tight-knit and family-oriented community,” says Sharon Gidley, a local real estate agent with RE/MAX Suburban. “Neighbors here are close to one another, and well-cared-for lawns are common.” Tall oaks and pines line the residential streets here, and most homes sit close together on quarter-acre lots. Many houses in the area were built in the mid-to-late 20th century, with bi-levels, cozy cottages and modern traditional homes being common sights throughout the village. The average listing price in the area is $275,000, with some waterfront homes with five bedrooms and around 3,000 square feet reaching prices of $400,000 and above. “With waterfront homes, you can expect a price increase of around 20%,” Gidley says. All public schools in Lake in the Hills earn Niche ratings of A-minus or higher. Lake in the Hills Elementary School, home of the Leopards, serves the community's youngest learners. Westfield Community School serves students in kindergarten through the eighth grade and earns above average ratings from GreatSchools in the categories of test scores and student progress. Middle Schoolers will find a large selection of extracurricular offerings, including chamber orchestra, crochet club, cross country and jazz band. Harry D Jacobs High School earns an impressive A grade from Niche and serves over 2,000 students. Learners here can participate in the Accelerate College Program, which allows seniors to take courses full time at Elgin Community College while earning both high school and college credit, without having to pay college tuition. Most of the waterfront homes sit on the shores of Woods Creek Lake, which is lined by sandy beaches and parks. Indian Trail Beach is a popular spot for sunbathing and swimming throughout the summer months, and, after going for a dip, visitors can enjoy a picnic under the beach's covered pavilion. There are also a number of lakeside parks where locals can launch their canoe or kayak for a drift out on the water. Just north of the village’s residential streets is the Lake in the Hills Fen Conservation Area, home to over 400 acres of meadows, wetlands and prairies. Visitors can walk along the one-and-a-half-mile grassy trail as they stroll past beautiful yellow, white and purple blooms. After working up an appetite from a day in the outdoors, stop by Sal’s Pizza Company, which has been serving the Lake in the Hills area for over 40 years. Patrons of Sal’s can enjoy thin crust and deep-dish slices alike, or savor Italian inspired sandwiches and pasta dishes. When it comes to your day-to-day essentials, locals can drive along Randall Road to find a selection of big-box stores like Lowe’s, Costco and Jewel-Osco, along with a large selection of fast-food chains. When looking to explore the city, hop on the blue line for the fifty-mile ride to downtown Chicago.
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Number of Homes for Rent
21
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Median Rent
$2,500
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,275
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,900
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,450
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,600
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Median Condo Rent
$1,838
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,800
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Total Population
28,406
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Median Age
39
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Population under 18
26%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
12.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$101,084
Above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$123,587
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High School Graduates
96%
Above the national average
89%
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College Graduates
39.7%
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Advanced Degrees
11.1%
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% Population in Labor Force
76.8%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
37''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
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Annual Snowfall
20''
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