McHenry County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of July 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 Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for McHenry County, IL?
Our model forecasts McHenry County, IL’s home prices to rise about 3.7% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
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% |
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 July 2026, McHenry County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 59 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 68 out of 100 on affordability — relatively 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 Economic Strength (46/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of McHenry County, IL? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.