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Lake In The Hills, IL

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Unwind in this lush suburb with access to Chicago

Suburban Family-Friendly Scenic Lakeside Growing Peaceful Active Commuter Welcoming Close-Knit

Located about 40 miles northwest of Downtown Chicago, Lake in the Hills is a peaceful suburb with delightful amenities. Lake in the Hills offers access to a bevy of parks, lakes, recreational programs, country clubs, and nature preserves. In addition to its natural beauty, Lake in the Hills is brimming with a wide variety of shops and restaurants. A close-knit community calls Lake in the Hills home, coming together for an array of annual events like the Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest, Summer Sunset Festival, and the Aviation Expo. Convenience to major roadways and Metra stations makes getting around from Lake in the Hills simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lake In The Hills, IL is $1,002 for one bedroom, $1,116 for two bedrooms, and $1,188 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake In The Hills has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,002/month
780 Sq Ft
House
$2,929/month
1,891 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,719/month
879 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,297/month
1,177 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Lake In The Hills, IL

Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lincoln Prairie Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

448 Students

8
out of 10

Martin Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

797 Students

6
out of 10

Lake In The Hills Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

495 Students

3
out of 10

Chesak Elementary School

Public

Grades K-2

716 Students

Rating Unavailable

Marlowe Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,191 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Exner Marsh Conservation Area
  • Lake in the Hills Fen
  • Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center
  • The Hollows Conservation Area & Lake Atwood
  • Binnie Forest Preserve

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.