Huntley, Illinois

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Midwest Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

71.2

C-

out of 100

Overview

Huntley is an Illinois city with a population of approximately 28,269, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $429,595. Median household income is $83,357.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 28,269 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $429,595 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $83,357 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 31.3 minutes
  • Part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

28,269

Source: Census ACS

$429,595

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$83,357

Source: Census ACS

31.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

13

Source: Walk Score

112 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

McHenry County (county-level results)

47%
52%
Democrat 75,370
Republican 83,933
Leans R+5.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 47.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 53.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 38.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 95/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 13/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 49.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 71.2

Location

Huntley, IL (42.1756, -88.4268)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.