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Huntley, IL


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Huntley, Illinois

Huntley, Illinois, in McHenry county, is 11 miles NW of Elgin, Illinois (center to center) and 45 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Huntley has a population of 5,730.

The People and Families of Huntley

In Huntley, about 71% of adults are married. Huntley is considered a village for married couples and families. One thing visitors notice about the village is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Huntley had a median family income of $65,433. Huntley is regarded in the state as a village where many of the people are well-off. The village has a large middle class. Huntley finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Huntley ($9,500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Huntley Housing

About 79% of housing units in Huntley are owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Huntley tends to be newer construction. People in the village pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Huntley, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Huntley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Huntley Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Huntley People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%Huntley Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Huntley Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Huntley Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Huntley, IL

Comparing Huntley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men89
Senior Citizens87
Well-Paid Single Women89
Male Share of the Population77
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity58
Female Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes22

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