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Mc Henry, IL

Mc Henry, IL.

Population: 31,781 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mc Henry, IL is $316,220 — up 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,000 after a median 48 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,875/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$316,220

Typical home value

+5.2%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$316,220
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+17.8%
5-year appreciation
+33.5%
10-year appreciation
+87.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$316,220
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$350,000
Median list price
$349,000
Median price per sqft
$195
1-year sale-price change
+19.9%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
128
For-sale inventory
92
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
92
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
43

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,875/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,678/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,011/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,954/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
McHenry ROE, McHenry CCSD 15, McHenry CHSD 156
Schools include
Evergreen Academy, Innovation Academy, Edgebrook Elem School, Parkland School, Valley View Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, tornado, hail, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
181
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Woodstock Municipal Landfill (7.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.0 in
Annual snowfall
34.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
247
Days with Moderate air quality
105
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
165

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,446
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
33,284

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
71
Nearest airport
Galt Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE MCHENRY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+54 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
26.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.9%
Median annual property tax
$6,409
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
83.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
83,397
Average weekly wage
$1,091
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,393

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Mc HenryState medianUS median
Typical home value$316,220$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$350,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,875/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,409$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Mc Henry, IL?
$316,220.
What is the median sale price in Mc Henry, IL?
$350,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mc Henry, IL?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Mc Henry, IL?
Typical rent: $1,875/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mc Henry, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, tornado, hail, inland flooding.
Is Mc Henry, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Mc Henry, IL. 181 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Mc Henry, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mc Henry, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mc Henry, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mc Henry, IL?
9 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Mc Henry, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mc Henry, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mc Henry, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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