Hainesville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,524 Population 1,905/sq mi density
$126,125 Median Income $53,527 per capita
$218,500 Home Value $298,110 Zillow
$1,219 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$126,125 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$218,500 home value, $1,219/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hainesville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$126,125
68% above
$53,527 per capita
Home Value
$218,500
22% below
Zillow: $298,110
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
5% above
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
19% above
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Hainesville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
168%
Home Value
78%
Rent
105%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
119%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hainesville a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hainesville residents earn a median household income of $126,125 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,527. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% 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 Hainesville is $218,500 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,110. Median rent is $1,219/month, with 24.4% 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 1996.

Education

40.0% of adults in Hainesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hainesville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,524
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,905/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born18.6%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$126,125
Per Capita$53,527
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$218,500
Rent$1,219
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$298,110
Housing Units1,258
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation774 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute32 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

Hainesville was founded in 1846.
The median home in Hainesville was built in 1996.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
18.6% 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.