Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hidden Pearl Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Stella's Place
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
McHenry Downtown Theater
Cinema
McHenry Recreation
Bowling Alley
McHenry Outdoor Theatre
Cinema
Horse Barn
Attraction
Food and Drink (40) D-
KFC
Fast Food
Rosati's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Binny's Beverage Depot
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Main Street Saloon
Bar
Corner Tap
Bar
Midtown Food & Liquor
Alcohol
Papa John's
Fast Food
Pineapple Xpressed Cafe
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hub Market
Deli
The Gamblur
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
McHenry Liquor
Alcohol
Sam's Liquor & Wine
Alcohol
Arby's
Fast Food
Town Club
Bar
Old Bridge Tavern
Bar
Corkscrew Pointe
Bar
After the Fox
Bar
Fitness (3) F
Bliss Yoga
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
McHenry Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (9) F
La Huerta Super Market
Grocery Store
Angelo's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Tutes Bakery
Bakery
Nature's Cornucopia
Grocery Store
Riverside Bakery
Bakery
Meijer
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (81) A+
Whispering Oaks Park
Park
Pheasant Valley Park
Park
Cold Springs Park
Park
Fort McHenry
Playground
Kiwanis Tot Lot
Park
Kiwanis Tot Lot
Park
Jaycee Park
Park
Malibu Playground
Park
Lakeland Park
Park
William H Althoff Park
Park
Center Street Park
Park
Freund Field
Park
Lakeland Park Boat Launch
Park
West Beach Park
Park
West Beach Park
Park
McCracken Athletic Field
Park
Rotary Park
Park
East Beach Park
Park
East Beach Park
Park
Walsh Park
Park
Neumann Park
Park
Green Street Park
Park
Knox Park
Park
Shamrock Farm Park
Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Shops (62) A-
Marathon
Convenience Store
McHenry Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Marathon
Convenience Store
Elm St. Hair Dresser
Hairdresser
V.I.P. Pet Salon
Pets
Artistica Wave Hair Salon
Hairdresser
McHenry Furniture
Furniture
Fringe Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Aaron's
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
E.Z. Tan
Beauty
Fashion Nails
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Epic Cycle and Fitness
Bicycle
Bernie's Restorations
Furniture
Gifts of Joy
Gift Shop
McHenry Center for Corrective Eye Surgery
Optician
Steffan's Jewelers
Fashion
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Kathryn's Bridal and Dress Shop
Clothing
Pet Central
Pets
Salon Unique
Beauty
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Locker's Flowers
Florist
G.T. Nails
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in McHenry.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations F
McHenry Metra Station
Bus Stop
McHenry
Transit Station
McHenry Metra Station
Bus Stop
Old McHenry City Hall
Bus Stop
Centegra Medical Center
Bus Stop
Pioneer Center
Bus Stop
Walmart Supercenter Johnsburg
Bus Stop
Johnsburg & Chapel Hill
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in McHenry is 100/100 - which is 4% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

McHenry crime rates are 797 per 100k, which is 60% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
732 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
65 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A

The median income in McHenry is $77,004 - which is 30% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$77,004 B+
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Dr. James V. Lynott Dentist
Dentist
Fresenius Medical Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
McHenry Dental Specialists
Dentist
McHenry Smile Center
Dentist
Boone Creek Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
McHenry Township Fire Protection District Station 1
Fire Station
McHenry Township Fire Protection District Station 4
Fire Station
Benchmark Atlantic Healthcare
Doctor
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
Hospital
Ridgeview Family Dental
Dentist
Mercy Immediate Care
Doctor
Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care
Clinic
Dental USA
Dentist
McHenry Township Fire Protection District Station 5
Fire Station
Prime Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

McHenry home prices are $194,800 - which is 11% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$194,800 B
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D+

The McHenry graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (10) F
Zion Lutheran School & Preschool
Riverwood Elementary School
Parkland School
Chauncey H Duker School
Edgebrook Elem School
Landmark Elem School
Montini Catholic School
Valley View Elem School
Hilltop Elem School
Mchenry Middle School
Harrison Elem School
Ringwood School Primary Ctr
St John The Baptist Catholic School
High Schools (2) D-
Mchenry High School-West Campus
Mchenry East High School
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ratings C-

McHenry has an overall rating of 61% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes C
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McHenry, IL: A Safe, Sunny City 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) McHenry is a nice little town in northern Illinois. I've been living in McHenry for about a year and so far, it's a decent place to live. It's set back a little ways from Lake Michigan so it's a little warmer during the winter and not as windy. However, you might be hard-pressed ...Read More to find a lot of fun things to do in McHenry. There's an alright amount of jobs to choose from, and a few people here commute to Chicago.

Fortunately, it's cheap to own a house or rent an apartment here. There are a bunch of parks in the city too that are good for getting some fresh air. McCollum Lake is nice, and it's probably the best area in McHenry. You'll find a bunch of stores and restaurants here too, most of them in the downtown area. Strangely, that's a part of town that the buses don't service so you will need your own car to get around. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in McHenry? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Whispering Oaks Park
      Pheasant Valley Park
      Cold Springs Park
      Fort McHenry
      Kiwanis Tot Lot
      Kiwanis Tot Lot
      Jaycee Park
      Malibu Playground

      Entertainment

      McHenry Downtown Theater
      McHenry Recreation
      McHenry Outdoor Theatre
      Horse Barn

      Food & Drink

      KFC
      Rosati's
      Burger King
      Binny's Beverage Depot
      McDonald's
      Dunkin'
      Little Caesars
      Taco Bell

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in McHenry? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in McHenry.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in McHenry? The cost of living in McHenry is 100/100 - which is 4% higher than Illinois.
      McHenry
      100

      same as average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in McHenry? McHenry crime rates are 797, which are 60% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      797 per 100k people

      66% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 126

      66% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      20%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in McHenry? The median income in McHenry is $77,004 which is 30% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $77,00439% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $38,09028% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is McHenry a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Mercy Immediate Care
      Benchmark Atlantic Healthcare

      A+ Housing

      What are McHenry home prices? McHenry home prices are $194,800 - which is 11% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $194,8005% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,32840% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      15% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does McHenry have good schools? The McHenry graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      26% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      16% higher than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is McHenry a good place to live? McHenry has an overall rating of 61% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      61%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      1 total surveys

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