Lake in the Hills, Illinois · ZIP 60156

Lake in the Hills — ZIP 60156

Lake in the Hills (60156) scores 74/100 — Good for Illinois. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $384K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share22%

Property crime share78%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index50/100

Avg reading proficiency39%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index31/100

Typical home value$384K

Median rent$2,160/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$384K

Median Rent

$2,160/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 16 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,359

Violent Crime

158

Property Crime

1,201

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for McHenry County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Marlowe Middle School	06–08	1,215	Not reported	49%
Martin Elementary School	03–05	776	Not reported	47%
Chesak Elementary School	KG–02	643	Not reported	Not reported
Lake in the Hills Elem School	KG–05	502	Not reported	21%
Lincoln Prairie Elem School	PK–05	479	Not reported	37%
District 158 Early Childhood Ctr	PK–PK	242	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

28,853

Median Income

$117K

Homeownership

84%

Median Age

36.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60156 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 60156 has a school score of 50/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 60156 is approximately $384K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 60156 in Lake in the Hills has an overall NeighborScore of 74/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.