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Algonquin
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Algonquin is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 29,869. Algonquin is in McHenry County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Algonquin offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Algonquin there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Algonquin and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Algonquin are highly rated.

About

About Algonquin...
Population
29,869

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$273,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,725
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    15%
  • Own
    85%
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Algonquin Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    23.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    23.2
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    3.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    69.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    854
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    46.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    16%
  • 55-64 years
    17%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    16%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

Working in Algonquin

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$115,346
National
$69,021

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