The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60142 sells for about $474,900, or $202 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 39 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,200 a month.
ZIP 60142 — Huntley
The 60142 housing market remains stable with a median listing price of $474.9K, supported by consistent demand for suburban family housing. While inventory remains tight, the market is seeing a slight cooling in days on market, indicating a balanced environment for buyers and sellers. Growth is driven by ongoing commercial development and the area's reputation for quality schools.
This ZIP is ideal for families and retirees seeking a quiet, suburban environment with access to modern amenities and well-rated schools.
Median prices moved up 4.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% 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 3.8% · poverty 4.2% — 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 5.6%/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 3.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 60142
Huntley generally reports low crime rates compared to regional averages in the Chicago metropolitan area, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by Huntley Community School District 158, which is generally well-regarded and maintains high academic performance ratings.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas, with standard insurance requirements for homeowners.
Economic momentum is driven by the expansion of the Huntley business park and proximity to major logistics and manufacturing hubs along the I-90 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 I-90 for access to the Chicago employment core, with average commute times exceeding 35 minutes.
The area features extensive park systems, the Huntley Park District facilities, and proximity to several golf courses and local shopping centers.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment communities catering to both families and seniors.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics, with significant employment opportunities provided by the Huntley business corridor.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-90 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on expanding commercial infrastructure and residential subdivisions on the village periphery.
McHenry County assessment practices follow state-mandated triennial cycles with adjustments based on market sales ratios.
Parcels are subject to various special service areas and school district levies, primarily under District 158.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events common in Northern Illinois.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles.
The federal school roster could not be retrieved on the last refresh — no list is shown rather than an unverified one. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park4.511.4 mi
- The Water Works Indoor Water Park4.419.6 mi
- FunCity Adventure Park3.96 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.68.5 mi
- Otter Cove Aquatic Park4.518.8 mi
- NOW Arena4.414.2 mi
- Stade’s Farm & Market4.619.1 mi
- Q Center4.418.3 mi
- The Water Works Indoor Water Park4.419.6 mi
- Villa Olivia4.116.3 mi
- Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park4.511.4 mi
- Illinois Railway Museum4.75.5 mi
- Lippold Park4.56.7 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.68.5 mi
- Marcus Elgin Cinema4.511.7 mi
- NOW Arena4.414.2 mi
- Volo Museum4.717.6 mi
- Illinois Railway Museum4.75.5 mi
- Jurassic Gardens4.517.7 mi
- The Hemmens4.612.6 mi
- Lippold Park4.56.7 mi
- Crystal Lake Main Beach4.56.6 mi
- Veteran Acres Park4.78.5 mi
- Emricson Park4.79.4 mi
- Raceway Woods Forest Preserve4.88.6 mi
- BROKEN OAR MARINA-BAR & GRILL4.313.3 mi
- Lindy's Landing4.316.8 mi
- The Boat House Chicago4.719 mi
- Bru Crew Bar & Grill4.319 mi
- Fox 14 Marina4.58.5 mi
- Blackstone Golf Club4.74.6 mi
- Chalet Hills Golf Club412.1 mi
- Bowes Creek Country Club4.412.7 mi
- Boulder Ridge Country Club4.64.7 mi
- Cary Country Club410.6 mi
- Deli 4 You Market4.66.2 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.412.4 mi
- Tom's Farm Market4.62.8 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.58 mi
- Mariano's4.37.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive community facilities, trails, and recreational programming.
A prominent local golf facility serving the community.
Central hub for local events, dining, and small-scale retail.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.