McHenry County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of May 2026
What is McHenry County, IL’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is McHenry County, IL in its market cycle?
McHenry County, IL is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
McHenry County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $366K | ▲ +4.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 44 days | ▼ -12% |
| Months of Supply | 2.6 | ▲ +4% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,016 | ▼ -9.4% |
| Homes Sold | 396 | ▼ -11.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $200 | ▲ +3.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.6% | ▲ +0.4% |
How has McHenry County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is McHenry County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, McHenry County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 55 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in McHenry County, IL?
The median sale price in McHenry County, IL is $366K, having risen 4.6% over the past year.
How affordable is McHenry County, IL?
McHenry County, IL scores 51 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving McHenry County, IL's Alpha Score?
McHenry County, IL's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (79/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (45/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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