Algonquin, IL

Census place 1700685 · pop 30,067

D58/ 100
😐 Meh
B
in IL
📍 Illinois ranks #39 of 50 states →
🏆 Inequality0.35 · top 4%
🚽 Prop tax2.29% · bottom 6%
Taxes
2.29% property · US 0.99%8.96% sales · US 7.00%4.95% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Property-tax burden2.29%6

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

2.29% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Commute time31 min14

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

31 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Population growth (5yr)-2.4%17

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

-2.4% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Rent$2,391/mo20

U.S. median $1,756/mo · worse than most cities

$2,391/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Unemployment rateCounty-level4.4%24

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

4.4% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Housing cost$351,00037

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$351,000 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level90/10047

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

90/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Property crime rate1202/100k54

U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities

1202 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Air quality (AQI)County-level42 AQI57

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

42 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level1 days62

U.S. median 1 days · better than most cities

1 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Adult obesity31.3%70

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

31.3% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Bachelor's degree or higher43.6%74

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

43.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Adult smoking10.6%75

U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities

10.6% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Poor mental health15.0%78

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

15.0% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Broadband access95.0%78

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

95.0% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Uninsured adults6.5%81

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

6.5% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Violent crime rate59/100k82

U.S. median 152/100k · better than most cities

59 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Physical inactivity19.1%83

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

19.1% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Poverty rate4.1%91

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

4.1% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Median household income$134,52592

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$134,525 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Homeownership88.2%95

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

88.2% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Income inequality0.3596

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.35 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Frequently asked

Is Algonquin, IL a good place to live?
By the numbers, Algonquin scores 58/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is income inequality and its weakest is property-tax burden. Illinois overall ranks #39 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Algonquin, IL?
Algonquin reports 59 violent crimes per 100k and 1202 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Algonquin, IL expensive to live in?
Algonquin has a median home value of $351,000 and typical rent around $2,391/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Algonquin, IL?
Its weakest measured area is property-tax burden (2.29%) — 6/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Algonquin, IL best at?
Its strongest measured area is income inequality (0.35) — 96/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.