Land and home values in McHenry County, Illinois
McHenry County (metro core, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN) covers 603 square miles and 64 census tracts. Residential land is about $7.81 per sq ft at the county median, from $4.36 in its most rural tracts to $9.54 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $374,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,880 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $7.81 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $340,160 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $85,040 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $9,340 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $374,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $274,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $467,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $194 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,680 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,880 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $2,430 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $2,820 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 6.0% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper | 12 | $9.19 | $455,000 | $1,960 |
| Mid | 38 | $7.30 | $374,000 | $1,920 |
| Entry | 14 | $5.55 | $263,000 | $1,570 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | Town | $11.30 | $659,000 |
| Fox River Grove | Town | $9.82 | $356,000 |
| Villas of Creekside | Neighborhood | $9.38 | $449,000 |
| Creekside of Algonquin | Neighborhood | $9.36 | $444,000 |
| Bellchase | Neighborhood | $9.31 | $452,000 |
| Summer Glen | Neighborhood | $9.30 | $452,000 |
| Spring Lake Farm | Neighborhood | $9.29 | $451,000 |
| Algonquin | Town | $9.21 | $419,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in McHenry County, IL?
Residential land in McHenry County, IL is about $7.81 per square foot, or $340,160 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $85,040. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in McHenry County, IL?
The typical (median) home in McHenry County, IL is worth about $374,000, with entry-level homes around $274,000 and upper-end homes around $467,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in McHenry County, IL?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,880 a month in McHenry County, IL, a 1-bedroom about $1,680 and a 3-bedroom about $2,430 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in McHenry County, IL?
Farmland averages about $9,340 an acre in McHenry County, IL (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.