City

Lake In The Hills, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  McHenry County  ·  Illinois

👥28,853Population
💰$113,491Median HH Income▲ 49% above avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$296,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓49.0%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.1%Hispanic: 20.1%Black: 2.9%Asian: 6.8%Other: 3%Race
White67.1%
Hispanic20.1%
Black2.9%
Asian6.8%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.92
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads49.0% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma144 (0.8%)
HS Graduate4,184 (23.6%)
Some College1,987 (11.2%)
Associates2,729 (15.4%)
Bachelors2,058 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree6,628 (37.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 23.6%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 37.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad23.6%
Some College11.2%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate37.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$113,491 ▲ 49% above avg
Median Home Value$296,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,634/mo
Total Housing Units10,150
Vacant Units252

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
38%
2000+
51%
About Lake In The Hills, IL

Lake In The Hills is a city in Illinois, located in McHenry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 28,853 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Lake In The Hills is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $113,491 is above the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lake In The Hills is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $296,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,634 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake In The Hills is well-educated. 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (67.08%).

Lake In The Hills, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Lake In The Hills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60156 28,853 $113,491 $296,400 $1,634 6.2% 49.0% 84.5%