The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60081 sells for about $455,000, or $152 per square foot.
Prices are up +34.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,204 a month.
ZIP 60081 — Spring Grove
The housing market in 60081 shows strong price appreciation and low inventory, reflecting a tight supply-demand balance. While sales volume remains modest, the area's appeal to families and its stable demographic profile continue to support property values. Note that specific figures for months of supply and sale-to-list ratios are based on current market snapshots and may fluctuate.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers and those seeking a semi-rural lifestyle with access to water-based recreation, while still maintaining a commute to the broader Chicago metro area.
Median prices moved up 34.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 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 8.6% · poverty 3.5% — 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 6.2%/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 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 60081, McHenry County IL
The area is served by local districts including Nippersink School District 2 and Richmond-Burton Community High School District 157, generally regarded as stable community-focused systems.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks including severe thunderstorms and winter weather; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Chain O'Lakes.
Growth is characterized by steady residential development in a semi-rural setting, with economic momentum tied to the broader Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan corridor.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Commuters primarily rely on personal vehicles for access to employment hubs in the Chicago suburbs, with limited direct transit options available within the immediate ZIP.
The area features significant access to the Chain O'Lakes for boating and fishing, alongside local parks and proximity to regional forest preserves.
The rental market is relatively limited in depth, primarily consisting of single-family homes with low vacancy pressure and minimal short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is largely suburban and service-oriented, with residents commuting to larger employment centers in McHenry and Lake Counties.
Transportation is dominated by highway access via regional routes; public transit options are sparse, requiring reliance on private vehicles.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion with minimal large-scale commercial projects currently reported.
McHenry County utilizes a mass appraisal system to determine market value for property tax purposes, with assessments updated annually.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including school, fire protection, and library districts typical of Illinois municipal governance.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage for wind and hail being essential.
Data retrieved from 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 America4.315.5 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Illinois4.114.9 mi
- Pleasant Prairie RecPlex3.717 mi
- Hurricane Harbor Chicago3.815.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Vernon Hills3.919.6 mi
- Six Flags Great America4.315.5 mi
- Bristol Renaissance Faire4.514.4 mi
- Stade’s Farm & Market4.62.5 mi
- The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa4.119.4 mi
- Brat Stop4.416.4 mi
- Volo Museum4.78.2 mi
- Safari Lake Geneva | Online Reservations Required4.611.1 mi
- Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort4.24.6 mi
- McHenry Outdoor Theater4.66.2 mi
- Jurassic Gardens4.58.2 mi
- Volo Museum4.78.2 mi
- Jurassic Gardens4.58.2 mi
- Yerkes Observatory4.819.1 mi
- Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County4.715.4 mi
- Russell Military Museum4.414.5 mi
- Chain O'Lakes State Park4.32.3 mi
- Moraine Hills State Park4.79.1 mi
- Lakefront Park4.43.4 mi
- Petersen Park4.56.1 mi
- Glacial Park Conservation Area4.84.3 mi
- Sandbar on Lake Marie4.44.9 mi
- Port of Blarney Marina & RV Park4.33.6 mi
- Ben Watts Marina, Inc.4.54.2 mi
- SkipperBud's46 mi
- The Boat House Chicago4.73.9 mi
- Stonewall Orchard Golf Club4.69.9 mi
- Boone Creek Golf Club4.410.6 mi
- Valley Ridge Golf Course3.85.7 mi
- Twin Lakes Country Club4.36.4 mi
- Nippersink Golf4.47.4 mi
- Stade’s Farm & Market4.62.5 mi
- Meijer4.39.1 mi
- Meijer4.25.9 mi
- Jewel-Osco4.212.5 mi
- Jewel-Osco4.15.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional destination for boating, fishing, and water sports.
Local community park providing recreational space and sports fields.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.