McHenry County, Illinois
Algonquin Real Estate and Local Guide
A growing Chicago suburb about 40 miles northwest of the Loop that evolved from a Fox River resort town into a residential community with substantial retail along Randall Road.
Living in Algonquin
Known for the historic Algonquin Hill Climb automobile races held from 1906 to 1913. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $131,753 median household
EducationAbout 43.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyMcHenry County
Homes in Algonquin
Owner-occupiedAbout 88% of occupied housing units
Single-family detached homesRoughly 74% of housing units
Median home valueAbout $324,000
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Algonquin home
Old Town District
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Historic downtown of shops and restaurants along Main Street near the Fox River
Algonquin Village Hall
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Built in 1907 at 2 South Main Street and recognized as a local historic landmark
Fox River
Source: en.wikipedia.org
River running through downtown Algonquin, a focal point of the village
Fox River Trail
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Multi-use recreational trail following the Fox River through the area
Presidential Park
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Village park within the Algonquin parks and recreation system
Algonquin areas to know
Algonquin Lakes
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Neighborhood built around natural and man-made lakes with trails