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Huntley.
About
Life in Huntley
If you're considering Huntley, know that you're looking at a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class suburb that's actively growing and developing. The median home price sits around $334,300 with median rents at $1,622, and household incomes average $89,000—numbers that reflect a stable, established community. The real economic story here is logistics and warehousing; the village has become a distribution hub along the I-90 corridor, which means traffic can be heavy, particularly on Route 47.
Huntley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
49.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Foreign-Born
10.7%
Broadband Internet
89.6%
of households
Population Growth
+5.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.7% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Huntley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Huntley, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (15.2%), and 4.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.8%
of residents
65 and Older
34.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.1%
of households
Married Couples
50.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.29
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 27% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Huntley
In Huntley, rent runs 27% above the IL average, and home values are 27% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,537
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
88.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $427,652 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Huntley
Unemployment in Huntley is 0.4 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 Huntley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.5 min avg
How Huntley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Huntley, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 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 95% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Huntley runs 95% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
17.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
460.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Huntley 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 Huntley, 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 Huntley, 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
Huntley has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.6"
Annual Snowfall
35.1"
Hot Days/Year
22
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
136
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 14°F | 1.97" |
| Feb | 35°F | 16°F | 1.84" |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 2.51" |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 3.76" |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 4.98" |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 5.26" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.90" |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.81" |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.54" |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 3.20" |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 2.48" |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 2.10" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Huntley
Uninsured
2.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Huntley's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Advocate Sherman Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Elgin
Mercyhealth Hospital & Physician Clinic-crystal La
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · Crystal Lake
Saint Joseph Hospital-elgin
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.1 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.
Education15.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Huntley
Huntley's student/teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 42.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Huntley (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, 53 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Huntley
Huntley has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (53 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
53 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
78 mi awayPublic Libraries in Huntley
Huntley Area Public Library District
11000 Ruth Road, Huntley
Cities Near Huntley
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Huntley?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Huntley FAQ
Is Huntley, Illinois affordable?⌄
Huntley's median rent is $1,622/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $88,536/year. Median home value is $334,300.
Is Huntley, Illinois safe?⌄
Huntley's violent crime rate was 17 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 460 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Huntley, Illinois?⌄
Huntley has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Huntley, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Huntley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,622/month and median household income is $88,536/year. The median home value is $334,300. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Huntley, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Huntley is 30 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