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Life in Algonquin
The median home price of $351,000 and household income of $135,000 reflect a prosperous demographic, though you're paying suburban Chicago prices without big-city walkability. The Fox River downtown is genuinely pleasant with independent shops and restaurants, but most of life happens along Randall Road, a busy retail and commercial corridor that defines the area's character. Schools are well-regarded across multiple districts, and parks with trails, sports leagues, and recreational facilities are genuinely strong for a village this size.
Algonquin at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Foreign-Born
12.3%
Broadband Internet
95.0%
of households
Population Growth
+3.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Algonquin: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Algonquin, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (25.1%), and 9.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.8%
of residents
65 and Older
15.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.8%
of households
Married Couples
66.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.74
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 35% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Algonquin
In Algonquin, rent runs 35% above the IL average, and home values are 33% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,025
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
88.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $414,410 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Algonquin
Unemployment in Algonquin is 0.6 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Algonquin Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.6 min avg
How Algonquin residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Algonquin, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 85% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Algonquin runs 85% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
48.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
939.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Algonquin Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 20 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
McHenry County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In McHenry County, which includes Algonquin, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 20 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 28 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 11 | Winter Storm | $116,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
McHenry County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in McHenry County, which includes Algonquin, is typically good — 247 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
247
per year
Moderate Days
105
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
McHenry County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Algonquin has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.6"
Annual Snowfall
32.1"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
139
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 14°F | 2.02" |
| Feb | 34°F | 17°F | 1.87" |
| Mar | 46°F | 26°F | 2.37" |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 3.96" |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 5.12" |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.46" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.98" |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 4.33" |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.53" |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 3.31" |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 2.68" |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 2.22" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Algonquin
Uninsured
4.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Algonquin's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercyhealth Hospital & Physician Clinic-crystal La
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Crystal Lake
Advocate Sherman Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.5 mi away · Elgin
Saint Joseph Hospital-elgin
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Elgin
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Algonquin
Algonquin's student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 43.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Algonquin (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 708 students · in-state tuition $31,810 · 50% graduate · median earnings $59,095 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 123 students · 57% graduate · median earnings $67,642 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 49 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Algonquin
Algonquin has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (49 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
49 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
72 mi awayPublic Libraries in Algonquin
Algonquin Area Public Library District
2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin
Eastgate Branch Library
115 Eastgate Drive, Algonquin
Cities Near Algonquin
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Algonquin FAQ
Is Algonquin, Illinois affordable?⌄
Algonquin's median rent is $1,723/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $134,525/year. Median home value is $351,000.
Is Algonquin, Illinois safe?⌄
Algonquin's violent crime rate was 49 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 940 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Algonquin, Illinois?⌄
Algonquin has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Algonquin, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Algonquin is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,723/month and median household income is $134,525/year. The median home value is $351,000. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Algonquin, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Algonquin is 31 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from