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Algonquin
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Algonquin

#6 in Best Places to Live in McHenry County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Algonquin is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 29,869. Algonquin is in McHenry County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Algonquin offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Algonquin there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Algonquin and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Algonquin are highly rated.
    About Algonquin...
    Population
    29,869
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $273,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,725
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      42.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      35.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      35.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      568.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      41.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Algonquin

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $115,346
    National
    $69,021
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