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Living in Algonquin, IL
Explore Algonquin and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match8.6 / 10
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Algonquin at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population30,067
Median Household Income$134,525
Median Home Value$351,000
Median Gross Rent$1,723
Median Age41.4
Average Household Size2.7
Unemployment4.1%
Work From Home23.1%
Homeownership88.2%
Housing Vacancy1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Algonquin is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Algonquin and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Algonquin
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$351,000
Median Gross Rent$1,723
Homeownership88.2%
Housing Vacancy1.6%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Algonquin, IL
Median Household Income$134,525
Unemployment4.1%
Work From Home23.1%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Algonquin and how households are structured
Population30,067
Median Age41.4
Average Household Size2.7
Algonquin is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Algonquin
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Algonquin point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High84.1°F
Average Winter Low14.1°F
Annual Rainfall39.6 in.
Annual Snowfall32.1 in.
Seasonal Life in Algonquin
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Algonquin & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Algonquin spans Kane and McHenry counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Algonquin especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Algonquin shows a population of about 30,067. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Kane County and McHenry County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Algonquin with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
For someone considering a move to Algonquin, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
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