Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to McHenry, IL
$377,000Median listing price
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About McHenry
McHenry (~27,800 residents) is a city on the Fox River and McHenry Dam in eastern McHenry County. Housing is a mix of riverfront homes, subdivisions, townhomes, and older neighborhoods — affordable with water access.
Home prices in McHenry
The median listing price in McHenry is $377,000.
Top places in McHenry
- Fox River and McHenry Dam
- McCullom Lake
- Fiesta Days
- Green Street corridor
- Petersen Park and the riverwalk area.
Commuting from McHenry
- No Metra station in the city; nearest is Fox Lake (Milwaukee District North, western terminus) or Woodstock (UP-NW) (~15–20 minutes by car, approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~60–75 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, ~55 miles).
McHenry FAQs
- What is the housing market like in McHenry, IL?
The median listing price in McHenry is $377,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from McHenry, IL?
No Metra station in the city; nearest is Fox Lake (Milwaukee District North, western terminus) or Woodstock (UP-NW) (~15–20 minutes by car, approximate).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.