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Moving to Algonquin, IL
$498,950Median listing price
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About Algonquin
Algonquin (~30,000 residents, mostly in McHenry County with a Kane County portion) is a large village on the Fox River with a revitalized Old Town district along the river — local restaurants, the village hall, and riverfront parks. Housing is mostly 1990s–2000s subdivisions plus townhomes, with older neighborhoods near Old Town.
Home prices in Algonquin
The median listing price in Algonquin is $498,950.
Top places in Algonquin
- Old Town Algonquin
- Fox River Trail
- Towne Park and the Fox River.
- Algonquin Commons
- Cornish Park and riverfront parks.
Commuting from Algonquin
- No Metra station in the village; nearest is Cary or Crystal Lake on the Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) Line (~10–15 minutes by car, approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~50–65 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, ~45 miles).
Algonquin FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Algonquin, IL?
The median listing price in Algonquin is $498,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Algonquin, IL?
No Metra station in the village; nearest is Cary or Crystal Lake on the Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) Line (~10–15 minutes by car, approximate).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.