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Inverness, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
7,541 Population 1,155/sq mi density
$215,810 Median Income $94,044 per capita
$704,100 Home Value $762,450 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$215,810 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$704,100 home value, $3,501/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Inverness, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$215,810
187% above
$94,044 per capita
Home Value
$704,100
150% above
Zillow: $762,450
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
17.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
242/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.8%
104% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.8%
29% below
6.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Inverness Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
287%
Home Value
250%
Rent
301%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
204%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Inverness a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Inverness residents earn a median household income of $215,810 , which is 187% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $94,044. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% 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 Inverness is $704,100 , 150% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $762,450. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 17.0% 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 1984.

Safety & Crime

Inverness reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 242/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

68.8% of adults in Inverness hold a bachelor's degree or higher (104% above the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Inverness has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population7,541
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density1,155/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$215,810
Per Capita$94,044
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$704,100
Rent$3,501
Ownership97.9%
Zillow$762,450
Housing Units3,038
Rent Burden17.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property242/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary27/100K

Health

Obesity22.8%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation841 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.8%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+32.5%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute27 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

Inverness was founded in 1836.
The median home in Inverness was built in 1984.
22.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.9% 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.