Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Marengo, IL
$435,000Median listing price
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About Marengo
Marengo (~7,600 residents) is a small city in western McHenry County with a genuine small-town downtown along State Street. Housing is affordable — older homes near downtown, subdivisions, and surrounding farmland.
Home prices in Marengo
The median listing price in Marengo is $435,000.
Top places in Marengo
- Downtown Marengo
- Marengo Ridge Conservation Area
- Union's Illinois Railway Museum (~10 minutes).
- Local parks and the Kishwaukee River area.
Commuting from Marengo
- No Metra station in the city; nearest is Woodstock or Huntley-area... nearest UP-NW stations are Woodstock or Huntley (~15–20 minutes by car, approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~70–85 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, ~60 miles).
Marengo FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Marengo, IL?
The median listing price in Marengo is $435,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Marengo, IL?
No Metra station in the city; nearest is Woodstock or Huntley-area... nearest UP-NW stations are Woodstock or Huntley (~15–20 minutes by car, approximate).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.