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Wonder Lake, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
4,141
Population
835/sq mi density
$102,829
Median Income
$46,862 per capita
$242,300
Home Value
$280,735 Zillow
$1,577
Median Rent
14.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
90
Violent Crime/100K
181 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$102,829 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$242,300 home value, $1,577/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$242,300
14% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,577/mo
36% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
97.1%
48% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,564
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$242,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$280,735
Median Sale Price
$336,990
Median List Price
$355,990
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
97.1%
Owner-Occupied
2.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$1,577/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
87 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
12
Price Drops
17.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$211
Active Inventory
62
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
14.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
54% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
97.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $242,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $280,735 |
| Median Sale Price | $336,990 |
| Median List Price | $355,990 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $211 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,577 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 87 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.7% |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Active Inventory | 62 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $211 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 97.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 2.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 97.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,564 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 14.2% |