Algonquin, Illinois

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Midwest Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74.9

C

out of 100

Overview

Algonquin is an Illinois city with a population of approximately 30,134, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $422,303. Median household income is $129,658.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 30,134 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $422,303 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $129,658 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 32.8 minutes
  • Part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

30,134

Source: Census ACS

$422,303

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$129,658

Source: Census ACS

32.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

26

Source: Walk Score

116 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

McHenry County (county-level results)

47%
52%
Democrat 75,370
Republican 83,933
Leans R+5.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 48.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 84.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 34.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 26/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 64.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 74.9

Location

Algonquin, IL (42.1709, -88.3014)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.