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McHenry, Illinois

Introduction to 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.

McHenry History

McHenry was originally inhabited by Native Americans. It was named after Major William McHenry. The McLean, McCullom, Wheeler, and Boone families were early settlers of the area. The first log cabin of McHenry was built in 1836. Until 1844, the city served as county seat for the McHenry County. The Fox Valley Railroad first entered the city in 1854. McHenry was originally incorporated as a village in 1872 and reincorporated as a city on May 15, 1923.

McHenry and nearby Attractions

  • Moraine Hills State Park
  • Volo Bog State Natural Area
  • Chain O' Lakes Area ArtWorks Children's Museum
  • Volo Auto Museum
  • Six Flags Great America

Things To Do In McHenry

The city of McHenry has approximately 35 parks including the William H. Althoff Park, Cold Springs Park, Green Street Park, Lakeland Park, East Beach Park, Jaycees Park, North Oak Park, Shamrock Farms Park, and Wheeler Park. Picnic shelters are available at Knox Park, Veteran's Park, and Petersen Park. You can also enjoy skating at the McHenry Zone Skate Park. Leisure hours can be spent at the McHenry Market Place Shopping Center.

McHenry Transportation

Air transportation is available from Kenosha Regional Airport.

McHenry Higher Education

Opportunities for higher studies are provided by McHenry County College, Elgin Community College, Gateway Technical College, College of Lake County, and Trinity International University.

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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