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Marengo, IL


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Marengo, Illinois

Introduction to Marengo, Illinois

Located in McHenry county, Marengo, Illinois is 22 miles NW of Elgin, Illinois (center to center) and 56 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The population of the city is 6,355 residents.

Marengo History

Marengowas originally inhabited by the Potawatami Native Americans; initially, the region was known as either "Pleasant Grove" or "Jefferson". The first settlers arrived in Marengo in 1832 and purchased land from the Potawatami tribes. The city was officially incorporated into the state in 1835, and was named "Marengo" after a town in Italy.

Marengo and nearby Attractions

  • Northern Illinois Fire Museum
  • Orson Rogers House
  • Charles H. Hibbard House
  • Marengo Ridge Golf Club
  • McHenry county Historical Society Museum

Things To Do In Marengo

Moraine Hills State Park and Rock Cut State Park hold various recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. The two prominent historic cities in the area are the Charles H. Hibbard House and Orson Rogers House. Museums such as the Northern Illinois Fire Museum, and McHenry county Historical Society Museum are also nearby.

Marengo Transportation

Chicago O' Hare International Airport is the closest airport to the city.

Marengo Higher Education

McHenry County College, Elgin Community College, and Rock Valley College are some of the nearby higher education schools.

Comparative Profile of Marengo, IL

Comparing Marengo 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
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women78
Racial Diversity47
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Property Taxes32
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