Housing by town in McHenry County, Illinois
McHenry County, Illinois has 46 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,401 (±$41) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,197 in 2015–2019 (+17.0%; Down after inflation).
Bull Valley has the highest median gross rent ($3,500 or more) and Hebron Township the lowest ($795).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,401 (±$41)
- Households that rent
- 17.3%
- Median household income
- $104,802
- Places
- 46
Cities, towns and townships in McHenry County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Township | $1,638 | 11.0% | $102,710 | $295,800 | $6,577 |
| Algonquin | $1,723 | 11.8% | $134,525 | $351,000 | $8,025 |
| Algonquin Township | $1,520 | 17.9% | $110,071 | $304,400 | $7,256 |
| Bull Valley | $3,500 or more | 3.1% | $191,250 | $477,900 | $10,000 or more |
| Burton Township (McHenry County) | $1,210 | 8.3% | $125,921 | $358,400 | $8,349 |
| Cary | $1,428 | 15.2% | $113,026 | $309,800 | $8,089 |
| Chemung Township | $1,198 | 37.3% | $67,742 | $184,300 | $4,387 |
| Coral Township | $1,671 | 12.2% | $110,888 | $392,700 | $8,388 |
| Crystal Lake | $1,468 | 22.4% | $108,418 | $311,400 | $7,720 |
| Dorr Township | $1,239 | 28.2% | $87,800 | $266,800 | $6,734 |
| Dunham Township | $1,165 | 18.8% | $92,697 | $247,400 | $5,796 |
| Fox River Grove | $2,210 | 12.6% | $121,506 | $298,900 | $7,991 |
| Grafton Township | $1,721 | 8.2% | $130,767 | $361,800 | $8,637 |
| Greenwood | $1,366 | 25.8% | $131,250 | $415,900 | $6,435 |
| Greenwood Township (McHenry County) | $1,182 | 13.6% | $98,214 | $256,600 | $6,445 |
| Hartland Township | — | 0.0% | $104,531 | $364,000 | $8,157 |
| Harvard | $1,183 | 40.3% | $67,617 | $175,400 | $4,431 |
| Hebron | $1,118 | 22.8% | $85,375 | $208,100 | $4,291 |
| Hebron Township | $795 | 22.1% | $106,250 | $280,800 | $4,903 |
| Holiday Hills | $1,850 | 8.8% | $74,083 | $220,600 | $5,140 |
| Huntley | $1,622 | 11.1% | $88,536 | $334,300 | $7,537 |
| Island Lake | $1,874 | 17.3% | $103,156 | $262,500 | $6,500 |
| Johnsburg | $1,128 | 6.9% | $121,023 | $328,300 | $7,367 |
| Lake in the Hills | $1,689 | 15.6% | $117,151 | $321,900 | $7,430 |
| Lakemoor | $1,726 | 34.9% | $100,414 | $265,500 | $7,103 |
| Lakewood | — | 3.3% | $173,625 | $552,600 | $10,000 or more |
| Marengo | $1,176 | 36.9% | $73,523 | $229,900 | $5,234 |
| Marengo Township | $1,152 | 37.9% | $74,172 | $234,900 | $5,281 |
| McCullom Lake | $1,443 | 27.6% | $72,791 | $178,600 | $3,730 |
| McHenry | $1,553 | 25.6% | $86,315 | $266,500 | $6,456 |
| McHenry Township | $1,396 | 17.0% | $94,531 | $261,900 | $6,070 |
| Nunda Township | $1,697 | 17.7% | $109,574 | $321,000 | $7,784 |
| Oakwood Hills | $1,886 | 8.5% | $109,907 | $282,300 | $6,920 |
| Pistakee Highlands | $1,906 | 10.4% | $102,986 | $216,800 | $4,542 |
| Port Barrington | $1,900 | 3.0% | $149,886 | $379,600 | $9,085 |
| Prairie Grove | $1,917 | 3.8% | $141,389 | $467,600 | $10,000 or more |
| Richmond | $1,220 | 49.0% | $73,029 | $238,600 | $5,848 |
| Richmond Township | $1,242 | 23.1% | $95,789 | $378,100 | $8,589 |
| Riley Township | — | 4.0% | $164,764 | $365,700 | $8,455 |
| Ringwood | $1,025 | 6.9% | $143,750 | $386,400 | $8,571 |
| Seneca Township | — | 5.8% | $133,558 | $408,900 | $9,169 |
| Spring Grove | — | 3.8% | $134,210 | $398,400 | $9,642 |
| Trout Valley | — | 1.7% | $217,292 | $446,200 | $10,000 or more |
| Union | $1,692 | 12.4% | $89,844 | $252,200 | $5,033 |
| Wonder Lake | — | 0.4% | $94,655 | $252,200 | $6,129 |
| Woodstock | $1,212 | 28.2% | $82,758 | $245,700 | $6,482 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,550 | $42,550 | $68,050 |
| 2 people | $29,200 | $48,600 | $77,800 |
| 3 people | $32,850 | $54,700 | $87,500 |
| 4 people | $36,450 | $60,750 | $97,200 |
| 5 people | $39,400 | $65,650 | $105,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $70,500 | $112,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $75,350 | $120,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $80,200 | $128,350 |
How the places in McHenry County rank across Illinois
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Crime reported to police in McHenry County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 201 | 81 | 1,291 | 519 | 248,902 | 17 of 20 |
| 2024 | 191 | 75 | 1,387 | 546 | 253,947 | 17 of 20 |
| 2025 | 159 | 63 | 1,194 | 475 | 251,586 | 17 of 20 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for McHenry County recorded 159 violent and 1,194 property crimes, 63 and 475 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 97% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in McHenry County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| McHenry County Sheriff's Office | 65,751 | 31 | 140 |
| Crystal Lake Police Department | 41,838 | 48 | 462 |
| McHenry Police Department | 29,207 | 9 | 149 |
| Lake in the Hills Police Department | 28,651 | 22 | 78 |
| Woodstock Police Department | 25,952 | 12 | 142 |
| Cary Police Department | 18,087 | 8 | 64 |
| Harvard Police Department | 9,396 | 8 | 53 |
| Marengo Police Department | 7,736 | 15 | 51 |
| Johnsburg Police Department | 6,443 | — | — |
| Wonder Lake Police Department | 5,697 | 1 | 19 |
| Spring Grove Police Department | 5,573 | 1 | 14 |
| Lakewood Police Department | 4,291 | 0 | 6 |
| Richmond Police Department | 2,133 | 0 | 10 |
| Oakwood Hills Police Department | 2,057 | 1 | 1 |
| Prairie Grove Police Department | 1,950 | 3 | 3 |
ZIP codes in McHenry County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60014 | 48,590 | $1,471 | $323,800 | $109,016 | 20.1% |
| 60098 | 33,130 | $1,215 | $276,900 | $91,062 | 23.8% |
| 60102 | 32,286 | $1,735 | $349,900 | $132,949 | 11.7% |
| 60050 | 31,781 | $1,563 | $263,700 | $88,812 | 24.7% |
| 60142 | 29,692 | $1,613 | $339,900 | $89,735 | 10.7% |
| 60156 | 28,800 | $1,689 | $321,900 | $117,151 | 15.6% |
| 60013 | 26,694 | $1,500 | $314,400 | $120,604 | 12.1% |
| 60051 | 24,621 | $1,637 | $278,400 | $100,762 | 13.8% |
| 60033 | 12,999 | $1,196 | $203,300 | $68,633 | 30.0% |
| 60152 | 12,417 | $1,148 | $300,200 | $98,451 | 24.9% |
| 60012 | 12,368 | $1,667 | $417,300 | $159,375 | 3.2% |
| 60097 | 11,983 | $1,417 | $229,700 | $93,397 | 11.4% |
| 60081 | 9,088 | $1,201 | $355,300 | $116,706 | 7.0% |
| 60021 | 4,996 | $2,186 | $292,800 | $119,176 | 11.7% |
| 60071 | 3,851 | $1,242 | $331,400 | $74,426 | 34.7% |
| 60034 | 2,033 | $795 | $254,200 | $87,188 | 25.7% |
| 60180 | 1,831 | $1,712 | $349,100 | $110,070 | 21.4% |
| 60072 | 870 | $1,025 | $413,900 | $119,375 | 5.7% |
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Questions about McHenry County
What is the crime rate in McHenry County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for McHenry County recorded 63 violent and 475 property crimes per 100,000 residents (159 violent and 1,194 property crimes in all).
Which place in McHenry County has the highest rent?
Bull Valley has the highest median gross rent, $3,500 or more a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in McHenry County has the lowest rent?
Hebron Township has the lowest median gross rent, $795 (±$465) a month.
What is the median rent in McHenry County, Illinois?
The median gross rent in McHenry County is $1,401 (±$41) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McHenry County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McHenry County, Illinois
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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