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Bull Valley, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,121 Population 114/sq mi density
$185,417 Median Income $106,383 per capita
$460,700 Home Value $624,489 Zillow
$3,292 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
90 Violent Crime/100K 181 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$185,417 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$460,700 home value, $3,292/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bull Valley, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$185,417
147% above
$106,383 per capita
Home Value
$460,700
63% above
Zillow: $624,489
Median Rent
$3,292/mo
183% above
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
90/100K
76% below
181/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%
52% above
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Bull Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bull Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
247%
Home Value
163%
Rent
283%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
152%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bull Valley a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bull Valley residents earn a median household income of $185,417 , which is 147% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $106,383. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% 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 Bull Valley is $460,700 , 63% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $624,489. Median rent is $3,292/month, with 29.4% 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 1982.

Safety & Crime

Bull Valley reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 181/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

51.1% of adults in Bull Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% above the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bull Valley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,121
Median Age57.8 yrs
Density114/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$185,417
Per Capita$106,383
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$460,700
Rent$3,292
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$624,489
Housing Units540
Rent Burden29.4%

Crime

F
Violent90/100K
Property181/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault90/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation931 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.1%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Bull Valley was built in 1982.
24.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% 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.