Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Algonquin is a small city in Illinois with a population of 29,904. Residents earn $131,753 per year, which is 75% above the national average.
Based on current data, Algonquin receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Algonquin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Algonquin is $131,753, which is significantly higher than the national average — 75% above $75,149. This places Algonquin among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Algonquin is $324,000, 15% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,800 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Algonquin is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 59 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,462 per 100,000, 25% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Algonquin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 32.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 81.0% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.0% |
| 42% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $131,753 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,698 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.69% |
| Commute Time | 32.0 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |
| Census Median | $324,000 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $398,699 |
| Median List Price | $426,490 |
| Median List Price | $426,490 |
| $/Sq Ft | $204 |
| Homes Sold | 21 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% |
| Price Drops | 6.6% |
| Inventory | 106 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,800 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,220 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.69% |
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.5% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Total Violent | 58.9/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 3.3/100K |
| Robbery | 9.8/100K |
| Assault | 45.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,462.4/100K |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 94.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,351.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 16.4/100K |
| Arson | 22.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.9 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 908 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,389/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1595°N, 88.3219°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.6% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,389/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 32.0 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |