The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60021 sells for about $299,900, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,186 a month.
ZIP 60021 — Fox River Grove
The housing market in 60021 is currently stable, characterized by low inventory and steady demand from buyers seeking suburban living with transit access. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, reflecting the area's desirability and limited supply of available homes.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters who prioritize a suburban lifestyle with direct rail access to Chicago and access to riverfront recreation.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.9% · poverty 3.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 60021, Illinois
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Fox River Grove remain low relative to the broader Chicago metropolitan area, with property crime being the primary reported concern.
Schools serving the area are generally well-regarded, with local elementary and middle schools maintaining strong performance metrics within the district.
The area faces moderate risk from seasonal flooding due to its proximity to the Fox River, and standard wind/storm insurance coverage is recommended.
Economic momentum is driven by its status as a residential commuter hub with steady demand for housing and proximity to major employment corridors in the northwest suburbs.
Property taxes are levied by McHenry County and local school districts, with rates reflecting the standard Illinois assessment formula based on fair market value.
Residents benefit from the Metra Union Pacific/Northwest line, providing direct rail access to downtown Chicago, while highway access is primarily via US-14.
The area features extensive access to the Fox River for boating and fishing, alongside local parks like Lions Park and proximity to the Cook County Forest Preserves.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, with limited multi-family inventory keeping upward pressure on monthly rents.
The local economy is largely service-oriented, supported by the retail and professional sectors in the surrounding McHenry and Lake County suburbs.
The area is well-served by the Metra rail system and US-14, facilitating a standard suburban commute to the Chicago employment core.
Development is largely constrained by existing geography, with current planning focused on small-scale residential infill and downtown commercial improvements.
McHenry County utilizes a standard assessment cycle with properties reassessed periodically to reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including local school districts, library districts, and fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's flood risk profile near the river and general regional weather patterns.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Six Flags Great America4.318.5 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Illinois4.118.8 mi
- Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park4.57.8 mi
- K1 Speed Buffalo Grove4.414.3 mi
- The Water Works Indoor Water Park4.412.2 mi
- Six Flags Great America4.318.5 mi
- Topgolf Schaumburg4.412.2 mi
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament4.711.5 mi
- NOW Arena4.48.9 mi
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago3.914.2 mi
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament4.711.5 mi
- Volo Museum4.79.2 mi
- AMC South Barrington 244.39.4 mi
- Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park4.57.8 mi
- Main Event Hoffman Estates4.28.8 mi
- NOW Arena4.48.9 mi
- Volo Museum4.79.2 mi
- Illinois Railway Museum4.716.4 mi
- Jurassic Gardens4.59.2 mi
- The Grove4.819.5 mi
- Lippold Park4.58.2 mi
- Moraine Hills State Park4.77.7 mi
- Elgin Sports Complex4.413 mi
- Paulus Park4.75.3 mi
- Crystal Lake Main Beach4.57.2 mi
- BROKEN OAR MARINA-BAR & GRILL4.33.5 mi
- Lindy's Landing4.35.7 mi
- Fox 14 Marina4.54.1 mi
- Topgolf Schaumburg4.412.2 mi
- Villa Olivia4.112.8 mi
- Makray Memorial Golf Club4.56.6 mi
- Highland Woods Golf Course4.110.8 mi
- Stonewall Orchard Golf Club4.68.9 mi
- Goebbert's Farm - South Barrington4.39.2 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.312.3 mi
- Deli 4 You Market4.66.9 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.310.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features sports fields and community event space.
Provides significant recreational boating and fishing access.
Key commuter hub for the Union Pacific/Northwest line.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.