Huntley is a town in the state of Illinois, located in both McHenry County and Kane County. It is about 48 miles northwest of Chicago and 45 miles southeast of Rockford. Huntley is a suburb of Chicago.

Population & Demographics

The 2020 population was 27,740. The village is a diverse place to live, with a demographic breakdown of 79.2% White, 10.5% Hispanic, 4.95% Asian and 3.81% Black or African American. Married couples account for 60.7% of households, and 71.8% of homes house families. Wondering if the area is a safe place to live? Total crime in is 91.3% lower than the national average.

Huntley, IL Cost of Living

If you’re thinking about moving, you are probably wondering how far your money will go. Is the area affordable? Of course, this will depend on your income and lifestyle, but overall, it is 27% more expensive than the national average! Housing is 62% higher than the national average. Transportation is 19% higher than the national average, and groceries are about 4% cheaper than the national average.

Homeownership is above the national average. The homeownership rate is 87.5%; the national average is 65.4%. Estimated median sale price for a home in Huntley is $348,400 which is an increase of 4.8% since last year. Homes in Huntley are selling in about 43 days on the market. Click to see what’s going on with the real estate market.

Approximately 17% of people rent their homes. The average rent cost in Huntley is $1231 a month, which is slightly below the national average of $1302.

Weather

Huntley’s climate is considered hot-summer humid continental, with hot and humid summers and cold winters. The average low temperature in January is 12.8 degrees and the average high temperature in July is 82.9. The neighborhood sees about 110.2 days of precipitation each year.

Things to Do in Huntley, IL

There are plenty of options for outside activities. Here are some of the residents’ favorite places to go:

Tom’s Farm Market

A family-owned business since 1959, Tom’s Farm Market has 80,000 sq feet of greenhouses onsite to grow bedding plants, fruits and vegetables. They’ve expanded to also have a gift shop, full-service bakery, coffee bar and lunch café as well.  

10214 Algonquin Rd., Huntley, IL 60142

Huntley Farmers’ Market

From May through October, you can find the Huntley Farmers’ Market happening around the square Downtown. Grab some flowers, locally grown veggies, baked treats and more at this quaint outdoor market!

11704 Coral St., Huntley, IL 60142

The Parks and Recreation Department also has great facilities and activities, for people of all ages that want to get outside, exercise or learn a new skill.

Additional Things to Do:

• Stingray Bay Aquatic Center
• Diecke Discovery Zone
• Bowl Hi Lanes

Huntley Restaurants

There are many great restaurant options. Here are a few of the best rated places residents love to dine:

Pub 47

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A casual neighborhood bar and grill, Pub 47 offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with food and service that will surely exceed your expectations!

10400 N IL Route 47, Huntley, IL 60142

Sew Hop’d

Located in an old dairy production facility from the 1900s, Sew Hop’d Brewery is proud to share a location with Union Special, one of the last remaining industrial sewing machine manufacturers in the country. Check out their menu of beers as you relax at their brewery.

1 Union Special Plaza, Suite 113, Huntley, IL 60142

Huntley, IL Map

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Huntley, IL Statistics & Information

The village is located in Kane County and McHenry County. The zip codes there is 60142. The elevation of is 889 feet and the area is 14.35 square miles.

Jobs

The median household income in Huntley is $77,420 per year. Great news – salaries increased by 3.09 % from 2019 to 2020. The most popular jobs are sales and related occupations, management occupations and office and administrative support occupations. The biggest industries that employ Huntley residents are health care and social assistance, retail trade and manufacturing. About 6% of residents live below the poverty line, which is well below the national average. The demographic most affected by poverty is women over the age of 75.

The average commute time is about 32.9 minutes, which is about 4 minutes more than the national average. About 83.7% of Huntley residents choose to drive alone to work rather than carpool, and nearly 51.7% Huntley households own two cars. Will you be working in Chicago and living in Huntley? Your commute will be a breeze! Click here to see what the 51.7 mile drive from Huntley to Chicago will be like.

Looking for employment in the area? Check out what is currently listed in Huntley on Indeed.com. Would you prefer to work for a municipality? If you would rather be employed by the Village of Huntley, they are hiring! See what positions are currently available.

Schools

The area is served by the Huntley Community School District. The top-rated schools are Leggee Elementary School, Marlowe Middle School and Huntley High School. If parents prefer to send their children to private or parochial school, there are five in Huntley to choose from. Students will also have access to the Huntley Area Library.

Living in Huntley Pros & Cons

• Pro: Low Crime Rate
• Pro: Good Schools
• Con: High Cost of Living

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