Lake in the Hills, Illinois
Among the top 11% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 3% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 76% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 71% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 62% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 89% of US places
- top 11% for broadband access
- top 17% for airport distance
- bottom 3% for property tax rate
Lake in the Hills is a mid-size city in Illinois with about 29,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, airport distance, and comfortable days. It rates lower on cost of living and property tax rate.
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.5 in2.0 in
humid 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$111k89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$61kbetter than 10% of US places
Home Value$280k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 14% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 19% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.62%better than 3% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
Sales Tax8.86%better than 14% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.53%better than 19% of US places
Unemployment5.6%better than 34% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.6 in43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall35.1 inbetter than 27% of US places
Sunny Days245 daysbetter than 64% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 57% of US places
Comfortable Days95 daysbetter than 79% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk44.0better than 78% of US places
Air Quality53 AQIbetter than 11% of US places
School Quality72.4better than 68% of US places
Violent Crime559/100kbetter than 61% of US places
Property Crime290/100kbetter than 79% of US places
Community
Population28,95895th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.926th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3770th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9851st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)72.1%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.8%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)15.6%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)7.0%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.4%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time34 minbetter than 11% of US places
Walkability7.9/20better than 72% of US places
Airport Distance27 mibetter than 83% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access97.0%better than 89% of US places
Amenities Nearby91.51better than 53% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 78% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lake in the Hills an affordable place to live?
- Lake in the Hills is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $61k, better than 10% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lake in the Hills?
- The median home value in Lake in the Hills is $280k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lake in the Hills?
- Median household income in Lake in the Hills is $111k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lake in the Hills?
- Median gross rent in Lake in the Hills is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lake in the Hills safe?
- Lake in the Hills is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 559/100k (better than 61%). Property crime is 290/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lake in the Hills?
- Lake in the Hills averages 75°F in July and 25°F in January, with 39.6 in of annual precipitation and about 245 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lake in the Hills?
- Public-school quality in Lake in the Hills is above average, scoring better than 68% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lake in the Hills?
- The average one-way commute in Lake in the Hills is 34 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)