Algonquin, Illinois
Among the top 16% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 3% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 78% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 42% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 70% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
- top 15% for airport distance
- top 17% for walkability
- bottom 3% for property tax rate
Algonquin is a mid-size city in Illinois with about 30,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, walkability, and broadband access. It rates lower on monthly rent and property tax rate.
Official websitealgonquin.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.5 in2.0 in
humid 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$130k93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$61kbetter than 10% of US places
Home Value$306k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 9% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 14% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.54%better than 3% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
Sales Tax8.86%better than 14% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.91%better than 21% of US places
Unemployment4.7%better than 42% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.6 in43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall32.1 inbetter than 30% of US places
Sunny Days245 daysbetter than 64% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 57% of US places
Comfortable Days95 daysbetter than 79% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk60.3better than 58% of US places
Air Quality52 AQIbetter than 11% of US places
School Quality72.4better than 68% of US places
Violent Crime755/100kbetter than 49% of US places
Property Crime976/100kbetter than 49% of US places
Community
Population29,88895th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.050th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3063rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0158th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)77.9%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.0%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.2%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.2%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.8%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time33 minbetter than 14% of US places
Walkability9.2/20better than 83% of US places
Airport Distance25 mibetter than 85% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access94.5%better than 81% of US places
Amenities Nearby93.35better than 53% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 73% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Algonquin an affordable place to live?
- Algonquin is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $61k, better than 10% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Algonquin?
- The median home value in Algonquin is $306k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Algonquin?
- Median household income in Algonquin is $130k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Algonquin?
- Median gross rent in Algonquin is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Algonquin safe?
- Algonquin is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 755/100k (better than 49%). Property crime is 976/100k.
- What is the weather like in Algonquin?
- Algonquin averages 75°F in July and 24°F in January, with 39.6 in of annual precipitation and about 245 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Algonquin?
- Public-school quality in Algonquin is above average, scoring better than 68% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Algonquin?
- The average one-way commute in Algonquin is 33 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)