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Compare Elgin to McHenry

This post compares Elgin, Illinois to McHenry, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Elgin (city) McHenry (city)
Population 112,628 26,730
Income (median) $41,941 $51,940
Home Value (median) $171,200 $173,800
White 61% 94%
Black 6% 0%
Asian 6% 2%
With Kids 41% 34%
Age (median) 34 39
Rentals 33% 28%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Elgin or McHenry?
A: Elgin has a much larger population count than McHenry: 112628 compared with 26730 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Elgin or in McHenry?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Elgin.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Elgin or McHenry?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Elgin.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Elgin does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 33% for Elgin versus 28% for McHenry.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Elgin may include: Berwyn, Aurora, and Joliet.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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