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Lake in the Hills, IL vs Crystal Lake, IL

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Are people in Crystal Lake older or younger than people in Lake in the Hills?
- The Median Age in Crystal Lake is 3.6 years older than in Lake in the Hills.

Are housing costs cheaper in Crystal Lake or Lake in the Hills?
- Crystal Lake housing costs are 3.3% less expensive than Lake in the Hills housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Crystal Lake or Lake in the Hills?
- The average commute for residents of Crystal Lake is 3.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lake in the Hills.

Things to do in Lake in the Hills?
Located near Algonquin is a charming mid-sized village situated right off Randall Road making it an ideal spot for commuters looking for quick access into downtown Chicago! As well as having outstanding residents & businesses throughout town there are ample recreational opportunities like treehouses tucked away in Glacial Creek Conservation Areas rolling hills or boating & skiing at Lake In The Hills lake perfect for any outdoor enthusiast!

Things to do in Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake, Illinois is found in McHenry county giving its citizens access to top rated schools such as Crystal Lake South High School while also having shopping options at Crystal Point Mall and multiple restaurants including Wildfire Barbeque Co.

 Lake in the Hills, ILCrystal Lake, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,082329,725,481
 Median Income$102,106  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$306,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time35.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lake In The Hills    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Lake in the hills is a GREAT town to live in. Atleast it was many years ago when I moved here. It was a small quiet town and nothing ever went wrong here. But now that  More

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Reviews for Crystal Lake    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Great area for recreational boating, fishing and biking. Great place to involve your kids as there are lots of opportunities' for football, baseball and dance. For  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have been living here for 12 years. It's a nice community with friendly people, but I hate the weather. It feels like winter is 6 months long with many overcast days,  More

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Over 12 years ago

A nice place to raise a family, but not a lot of diversity. We are looking to move from here and searching in the Colorado  More

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