McHenry, Illinois · ZIP 60050

McHenry — ZIP 60050

McHenry (60050) scores 75/100 — Good for Illinois. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $319K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share6%

Property crime share94%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100

Avg reading proficiency26%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index36/100

Typical home value$319K

Median rent$1,883/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$319K

Median Rent

$1,883/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,359

Violent Crime

158

Property Crime

1,201

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for McHenry County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
McHenry Community High School	09–12	2,214	Not reported	24%
Parkland School	06–08	645	Not reported	24%
Riverwood Elementary School	KG–05	619	Not reported	29%
Valley View Elem School	KG–05	526	Not reported	36%
Edgebrook Elem School	PK–03	494	Not reported	27%
Chauncey H Duker School	04–05	433	Not reported	17%
Landmark Elem School	KG–05	189	Not reported	22%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

31,870

Median Income

$89K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

42.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60050 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 60050 has a school score of 52/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 60050 is approximately $319K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 60050 in McHenry has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.