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Huntley, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
27,859 Population 1,902/sq mi density
$86,349 Median Income $47,225 per capita
$318,500 Home Value $412,719 Zillow
$1,385 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
14 Violent Crime/100K 456 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,349 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$318,500 home value, $1,385/mo rent
F
Safety
1.1 / 5.0
14 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Huntley, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,349
15% above
$47,225 per capita
Home Value
$318,500
13% above
Zillow: $412,719
Median Rent
$1,385/mo
19% above
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
14/100K
96% below
456/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.3%
17% above
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Huntley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
115%
Home Value
113%
Rent
119%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
117%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
4%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Huntley a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Huntley residents earn a median household income of $86,349 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,225. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% 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 Huntley is $318,500 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $412,719. Median rent is $1,385/month, with 25.8% 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 2004.

Safety & Crime

Huntley reports 14 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 456/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

39.3% of adults in Huntley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Huntley 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

Population27,859
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density1,902/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,349
Per Capita$47,225
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$318,500
Rent$1,385
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$412,719
Housing Units12,425
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

F
Violent14/100K
Property456/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault11/100K
Burglary36/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation874 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.3%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+16.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Huntley was built in 2004.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% 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.