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Lake In The Hills, Illinois

Lake In The Hills, Illinois, in McHenry county, is 10 miles N of Elgin, Illinois (center to center) and 41 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 23,152 people in Lake In The Hills.

The People and Families of Lake In The Hills

In Lake In The Hills, about 73% of adults are married. Many folks in Lake In The Hills are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Lake In The Hills. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the village than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake In The Hills had a median family income of $76,921. Lake In The Hills has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Lake In The Hills living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($9,750) in Lake In The Hills. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Lake In The Hills Housing

Approximately 94% of housing in Lake In The Hills is owner-occupied. The village contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Lake In The Hills, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Lake In The Hills, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLake People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLake Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Lake Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Lake College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Lake In The Hills, IL

Comparing Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men78
Racial Diversity79
Well-Paid Single Women67
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
People Living Alone11

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