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Lake in the hill, IL

Lake in the hill, IL.

Population: 32,286 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lake in the hill, IL is $422,995 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $552,000 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,318/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$422,995

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$422,995
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+17.7%
5-year appreciation
+38.2%
10-year appreciation
+73.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$422,995
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$552,000
Median list price
$500,000
Median price per sqft
$176
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
83
Sale-to-list ratio
110.4%
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
17 days
New listings (monthly)
44

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,318/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$2,010/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,150/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,420/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,120/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,600/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Kane ROE, CUSD 300, Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158
Schools include
Success Academy 4-5, Algonquin Middle School, Eastview Elem School, Harry D Jacobs High School, Kenneth E Neubert Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, tornado, hail, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Woodstock Municipal Landfill (11.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
191
Days with Moderate air quality
153
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
230

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
36,830
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
43,484

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
59
Nearest airport
Lake in the Hills Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
50
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+54 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
13.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.2%
Median annual property tax
$8,017
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
86.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
82,414
Average weekly wage
$1,024
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
858

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Lake in the hillState medianUS median
Median home value$422,995$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$552,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,318/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,017$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lake in the hill, IL?
$422,995.
What is the median sale price in Lake in the hill, IL?
$552,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake in the hill, IL?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in Lake in the hill, IL?
Typical rent: $2,318/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lake in the hill, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado, hail, inlandFlooding.
Is Lake in the hill, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake in the hill, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lake in the hill, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake in the hill, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake in the hill, IL?
12 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lake in the hill, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lake in the hill, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lake in the hill, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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