The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60097 sells for about $299,990, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 77 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,417 a month.
ZIP 60097 — Wonder Lake
The 60097 housing market is currently balanced, with home values showing modest year-over-year growth. Market activity is driven by local demand for lakefront and suburban residential properties, though limited inventory and commute times remain key factors for buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking a lake-oriented lifestyle who are willing to commute for employment in the broader Chicago metro area.
Median prices moved up 3.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 77 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
25% 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 5.0% · poverty 10.1% — 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 6.7%/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 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 60097, McHenry County IL
Schools serving the area are generally rated as average, with local educational outcomes aligning with broader McHenry County trends.
The area is primarily concerned with flood risks associated with Wonder Lake and surrounding wetlands, requiring standard flood insurance considerations.
Economic momentum is driven by residential development and proximity to the broader Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro employment hubs.
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 typically rely on personal vehicles for access to regional employment centers, with limited direct public transit options to the Chicago core.
The area is defined by Wonder Lake, offering significant water-based recreation, fishing, and boating, alongside local parks and nature preserves.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand, with a mix of single-family home rentals and limited multi-family inventory.
The local economy is largely residential, with residents commuting to major employers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with access to regional corridors connecting to the Chicago metropolitan area.
Development is focused on low-density residential expansion and maintenance of existing lakefront infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to McHenry County property taxes and local school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and proximity to water bodies.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov.
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.
- FunCity Adventure Park3.915.2 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.611.2 mi
- Kristof's Entertainment Center4.413.2 mi
- Kids Empire Algonquin4.916.9 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.112 mi
- Stade’s Farm & Market4.64.8 mi
- The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa4.115.7 mi
- Lake County Fairgrounds4.417.9 mi
- Lindy's Landing4.314.1 mi
- Hawk's View Golf Club4.616.3 mi
- Volo Museum4.710.2 mi
- Safari Lake Geneva | Online Reservations Required4.611.2 mi
- Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort4.211.2 mi
- McHenry Outdoor Theater4.66.6 mi
- Lippold Park4.510.1 mi
- Volo Museum4.710.2 mi
- Illinois Railway Museum4.714.5 mi
- Jurassic Gardens4.510.3 mi
- Yerkes Observatory4.816.1 mi
- Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County4.719.4 mi
- Lippold Park4.510.1 mi
- Big Foot Beach State Park4.312.8 mi
- Chain O'Lakes State Park4.39.5 mi
- Moraine Hills State Park4.78.6 mi
- Crystal Lake Main Beach4.511 mi
- The Boat House Chicago4.77.5 mi
- Bru Crew Bar & Grill4.37.4 mi
- Munson Ski & Marine - At Water Tower4.65.8 mi
- Stonewall Orchard Golf Club4.612.4 mi
- Chalet Hills Golf Club412.1 mi
- Turnberry Golf Club3.811.9 mi
- Boone Creek Golf Club4.45.9 mi
- Oak Grove Golf Course4.110.1 mi
- Stade’s Farm & Market4.64.8 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.57.9 mi
- Mariano's4.311.6 mi
- Meijer4.24.8 mi
- Jewel-Osco4.211.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A private lake serving as the primary recreational anchor for the community.
Provides trails and outdoor space for local residents.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).