McHenry County, IL home prices

McHenry County, IL: the typical home is worth $368,900 as of 2026-05, up +4.5% over the past year and +122.7% since 2000. Listings run about $208/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $44,932 → 2026: $368,900 (8.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $368,900, homes in McHenry County sit 133% above the Illinois median ($158,388) and 58% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #6 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here sell fast — a median 28 days on the market, with 13% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.6× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,821/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,146/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Boone County, IL ($286,605) · Walworth County, WI ($411,618) · Kane County, IL ($382,854) · DeKalb County, IL ($297,572) · Lake County, IL ($396,803) · Kenosha County, WI ($335,884)