The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60156 sells for about $345,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,150 a month.
ZIP 60156 — Lake in the Hills
The housing market in 60156 remains stable with steady demand for single-family homes, supported by a strong local median household income. While inventory remains tight, the area continues to attract family buyers looking for suburban value compared to closer-in Chicago suburbs. Market conditions are currently driven by low turnover and consistent interest from local move-up buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and suburban commuters seeking a balance of affordability and access to outdoor amenities, as well as established residential neighborhoods.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 4.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 60156, McHenry County IL
Crime rates in Lake in the Hills are generally reported as lower than the national average, with the area maintaining a suburban safety profile consistent with McHenry County.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of Community Unit School District 300, which generally receives moderate to high performance ratings for student achievement and college readiness.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near regional lakes.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Chicago northwest suburban employment corridor, with ongoing retail and residential infill development in Lake in the Hills.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Commuters primarily rely on personal vehicles for access to major employment hubs via IL-47 and IL-31, with limited public transit options available for direct rail access to downtown Chicago.
The area features extensive access to local parks, the Lake in the Hills Fen, and various community lakes, alongside proximity to regional shopping centers in Algonquin.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand for single-family homes and townhomes, with limited vacancy pressure and a stable trajectory for monthly asking rents.
The local economy is anchored by retail, healthcare, and professional services, with many residents commuting to larger employment centers in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Transportation is dominated by road networks; regional transit is supported by Pace bus services connecting to Metra rail stations in nearby towns.
Development is focused on mixed-use infill and the modernization of existing commercial corridors to support population growth.
McHenry County utilizes a standard assessment process based on fair market value, with periodic reassessments to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to levies from Community Unit School District 300, McHenry County College, and local municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events common in Northern Illinois.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park4.57.6 mi
- The Water Works Indoor Water Park4.415.2 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.416.5 mi
- FunCity Adventure Park3.91.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Vernon Hills3.919.8 mi
- Topgolf Schaumburg4.416.4 mi
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament4.715.5 mi
- NOW Arena4.410.2 mi
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago3.918.3 mi
- Schaumburg Convention Center4.617.2 mi
- Volo Museum4.712.5 mi
- AMC South Barrington 244.312.4 mi
- Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park4.57.6 mi
- Main Event Hoffman Estates4.210.2 mi
- Illinois Railway Museum4.710.7 mi
- NOW Arena4.410.2 mi
- Volo Museum4.712.5 mi
- Illinois Railway Museum4.710.7 mi
- Jurassic Gardens4.512.5 mi
- Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley4.818.1 mi
- Lippold Park4.54.2 mi
- Elgin Sports Complex4.411.8 mi
- Moraine Hills State Park4.79.7 mi
- Crystal Lake Main Beach4.53.1 mi
- Paulus Park4.711.3 mi
- BROKEN OAR MARINA-BAR & GRILL4.37.4 mi
- Fox 14 Marina4.52.6 mi
- Indian Trail Beach4.10.6 mi
- Makray Memorial Golf Club4.511.8 mi
- The Highlands of Elgin Golf Course4.511.9 mi
- Chalet Hills Golf Club46.2 mi
- Blackstone Golf Club4.710.8 mi
- Boulder Ridge Country Club4.61.6 mi
- Goebbert's Farm - South Barrington4.311.7 mi
- Deli 4 You Market4.62.5 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.411.9 mi
- Tom's Farm Market4.63.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A unique ecological site featuring diverse plant life and walking trails.
A popular local recreational area for swimming and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.