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Mc henry, IL

Mc henry, IL.

Population: 31,781 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mc henry, IL is $319,434 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $217,500 after a median 64 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,919/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$319,434

Median home value

+5.1%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$319,434
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+18.0%
5-year appreciation
+34.3%
10-year appreciation
+87.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$319,434
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$217,500
Median list price
$187,450
Median price per sqft
$159
1-year sale-price change
+17.6%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
94
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
19 days
New listings (monthly)
45

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,919/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,580/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,690/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,900/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,450/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,830/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
McHenry CCSD 15, McHenry CHSD 156
Schools include
Edgebrook Elem School, Parkland School, Valley View Elem School, Chauncey H Duker School, Riverwood Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, tornado, hail, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (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
40.7 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)
49
Days with Good air quality
191
Days with Moderate air quality
153
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
230

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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 nearby (~15 mi)
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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+54 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
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
82,414
Average weekly wage
$1,024
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
858

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

How it compares

Mc henryState medianUS median
Median home value$319,434$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$217,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market64 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,919/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/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 median home value in Mc henry, IL?
$319,434.
What is the median sale price in Mc henry, IL?
$217,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Mc henry, IL?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in Mc henry, IL?
Typical rent: $1,919/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mc henry, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado, hail, inlandFlooding.
Is Mc henry, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
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?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
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: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mc henry, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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