At a Glance
Median Income
$86,865
$47,096 per capita
Home Value
$244,900
Zillow: $300,846
Median Rent
$1,508/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How McHenry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McHenry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McHenry a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McHenry residents earn a median household income of $86,865 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,096. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% 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 McHenry is $244,900 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,846. Median rent is $1,508/month, with 30.0% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
McHenry reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 848/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.5% of adults in McHenry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McHenry has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population27,774
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density1,873/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,865
Per Capita$47,096
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,900
Rent$1,508
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$300,846
Housing Units11,414
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent148/100K
Property848/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault118/100K
Burglary52/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation809 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries13
Did You Know?
McHenry was founded in 1872.
The median home in McHenry was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% 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.
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