In McHenry, Illinois, the median home price is $371,681, compared with the Illinois median of $298,585; median household income is $104,802; the population is 312,591; schools rate 4.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 65.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 30.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
McHenry at a glance
Population
312,591
Median Household Income
$104,802
Typical Home Value
$371,681
School District Rating
4.8
Violent Crime Rate
65.8
Avg Commute Time
30.1
About McHenry
McHenry has a population of 312,591. The median home value is $371,681, 24% above the Illinois median. Median household income is $104,802 (26% above the Illinois median). The most populated towns are Algonquin, Grafton, and McHenry.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in McHenry
17 towns, by population.
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McHenry at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of McHenry?
- McHenry has a population of 312,591 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in McHenry?
- The median home value in McHenry is $371,681. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in McHenry?
- Median household income in McHenry is $104,802 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is McHenry in?
- McHenry is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in McHenry?
- McHenry contains 17 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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