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Rent Prices in McHenry County, IL
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $1,401/mo
- Illinois $1,274/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $1,440/mo
- Illinois $1,284/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 50.6%
- Illinois 47.9%
- Renter households
- 20,335
- Illinois 1,657,539
Median rent by number of bedrooms
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities
| Bedrooms | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio (no bedroom) | $1,027/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $1,067/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,440/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,743/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,964/mo |
| 5 or more bedrooms | $2,105/mo |
Rent as a share of income
Renter households where the share could be computed
- Pay 30% or more of income9,74750.6%
- Pay 50% or more of income4,39422.8%
The median renter household spends 30.2% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL HUD Metro FMR Area
2 bedrooms: $2,011/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.
How it compares
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| Area | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McHenry County, IL | $1,401/mo | $1,067/mo | $1,440/mo | $1,743/mo | 50.6% |
| Illinois | $1,274/mo | $1,121/mo | $1,284/mo | $1,480/mo | 47.9% |
| United States | $1,413/mo | $1,235/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,584/mo | 51.1% |
Cities and towns in McHenry County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | $1,468/mo | $1,220/mo | $1,449/mo | $1,731/mo | 51.6% |
| Algonquin | $1,723/mo | $1,149/mo | $1,839/mo | $2,224/mo | 45.4% |
| Lake in the Hills | $1,689/mo | $1,143/mo | $1,660/mo | $2,157/mo | 50.2% |
| McHenry | $1,553/mo | $1,005/mo | $1,665/mo | $1,944/mo | 50.8% |
| Huntley | $1,622/mo | $1,233/mo | $1,590/mo | Not reported | 44.8% |
| Woodstock | $1,212/mo | $1,067/mo | $1,374/mo | $1,466/mo | 55.8% |
| Cary | $1,428/mo | $1,078/mo | $1,508/mo | $2,197/mo | 66.9% |
| Harvard | $1,183/mo | $893/mo | $1,081/mo | $1,332/mo | 54.5% |
| Island Lake | $1,874/mo | $1,490/mo | $1,605/mo | $1,975/mo | 49.4% |
| Marengo | $1,176/mo | $622/mo | $1,269/mo | $1,472/mo | 55.1% |
| Lakemoor | $1,726/mo | $1,669/mo | $1,747/mo | $1,760/mo | 51.3% |
| Johnsburg | $1,128/mo | $1,023/mo | Not reported | Not reported | 41.4% |
| Spring Grove | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Lakewood | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 44.8% |
| Fox River Grove | $2,210/mo | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 85.4% |
| Wonder Lake | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 100.0% |
| Pistakee Highlands | $1,906/mo | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 88.1% |
| Richmond | $1,220/mo | $1,082/mo | $1,648/mo | $1,750/mo | 27.7% |
| Oakwood Hills | $1,886/mo | Not reported | $1,694/mo | $2,295/mo | 50.0% |
| Prairie Grove | $1,917/mo | Not reported | $1,792/mo | Not reported | 45.8% |
| Bull Valley | $3,500/mo or more | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 20.0% |
| Hebron | $1,118/mo | $331/mo | $1,289/mo | $1,098/mo | 41.0% |
| McCullom Lake | $1,443/mo | Not reported | $1,366/mo | $1,688/mo | 61.8% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in McHenry County, IL?
- The median gross rent in McHenry County, IL is $1,401 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $1,440/mo.
- How does McHenry County compare with Illinois?
- The median rent in McHenry County is $1,401/mo, compared with $1,274/mo for Illinois as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates