At a Glance
Median Income
$131,753
$53,698 per capita
Home Value
$324,000
Zillow: $398,699
Median Rent
$1,800/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
977/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Algonquin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Algonquin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Algonquin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Algonquin residents earn a median household income of $131,753 , which is 75% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,698. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Algonquin is $324,000 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $398,699. Median rent is $1,800/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Algonquin reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 977/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
43.6% of adults in Algonquin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Algonquin has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population29,904
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density2,389/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$131,753
Per Capita$53,698
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$324,000
Rent$1,800
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$398,699
Housing Units11,068
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent74/100K
Property977/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault45/100K
Burglary52/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation908 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+16.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Algonquin was founded in 1890.
The median home in Algonquin was built in 1994.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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