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Mchenry, IL


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McHenry, Illinois

McHenry, Illinois is 19 miles NW of Palatine, Illinois (center to center) and 45 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. It is in McHenry county. The city is part of the Chicago metro area. The population of McHenry is 21,501.

The People and Families of McHenry

In McHenry, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, McHenry had a median family income of $66,040. McHenry is one of the richer cities in Illinois.

Political Inclinations

Among McHenry political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $5,650. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

McHenry Housing

Of the housing in McHenry, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in McHenry than most places in Illinois.

Commuting

In McHenry, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Mchenry Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Mchenry Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Mchenry Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of McHenry, IL

Comparing Mchenry 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
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Male Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity57
Female Share of the Population45
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes32

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