Once a sleepy lakeside village of cottages and small ranches, its population skyrocketed as developers flocked to the area in the 1990s.

However, the village continues to expand its resources and community offerings and is also endeavoring to diversify its tax base and provide more commercial and industrial businesses.

By the year 1926, La Buy bought 472 acres (1.91 km2) of land which is currently Indian Trail.

On this land, he built five stucco homes; only one stands in its original state, which is currently owned by the Village of Lake in the Hills.

The early days of Lake in the Hills saw vacationers from the Chicago area, who wanted to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

In 1987, the Village's first shopping center was constructed; it was built at the intersection of Algonquin Road and Oakleaf Road±.

Numerous subdivisions were constructed in this area throughout the 1990s and 2000s (decade) and retail development blossomed along Randall Road during this time period as well.

Full-time, year-round working males had a median income of $64,725 versus $45,811 for females.

[10] The heart and soul of Lake in the Hills is considered by many to be the collection of older neighborhoods colloquially dubbed the "Old Section".

The Old Section is unique for its eclectic appearance, as opposed to the newer neighborhoods more homogeneous tract style.

Consolidated School District 158 serves a majority of the village, covering its densely populated western half.

Huntley Area Public Library serves residents in the western sections of the village while Algonquin Area Public Library District serves residents in the eastern sections of the village.