Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
19%
Algonquin, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,813
Population
29,461
Renter Mix
14% Rent
Uncover historic charm and modern appeal along the Fox River
Suburban
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Peaceful
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Scenic
Regarded as the Gem of the Fox River Valley, Algonquin is a tranquil village situated on the beautiful Fox River in Chicago’s northwestern suburbs. Algonquin is known for its lush natural beauty and many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Locals enjoy access to numerous scenic parks and trails in town as well as a host of surrounding forest preserves and golf and country clubs.
Algonquin is also known for being a vibrant commercial center. The Randall Road Corridor boasts abundant national retailers and fine restaurants, many of which are clustered in shopping centers, in addition to the popular outdoor mall Algonquin Commons. The Old Town District serves as Algonquin’s historic downtown, touting a bevy of independent shops and local eateries in quaint buildings.
The village fosters a strong sense of community through a variety of family-friendly events held throughout the year, including the Founders’ Days Festival, Art on the Fox Fine Art Show, and many more. Excellent schools, close proximity to Chicago, and an overall peaceful atmosphere contribute to Algonquin’s dynamic allure.
Explore the City
Algonquin offers a variety of natural amenities, like fishing spots along side the Fox River.
Algonquin locals can enjoy Cornish Park's playground, picnic tables, and fishing shores.
Townhomes along the Fox are popular in Algonquin.
Algonquin's Main Street is a central thoroughfare for residents and shoppers.
Algonquin homes have ornate wooden eaves, large porches and well-cared-for lawns.
Algonquin locals enjoy a hearty breakfast at Short Stacks in the heart of the downtown area.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$117,137
Average: $139,168
Education
10,218
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,205
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Algonquin has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Algonquin, IL is $662 for a studio, $1,779 for one bedroom, and $2,348 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Algonquin has increased by 6.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,779/month
782 Sq Ft
House
$3,732/month
2,523 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,355/month
1,406 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Algonquin, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
592 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
452 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,285 Students
Kenneth E Neubert Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
482 Students
Algonquin Lakes Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
389 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,285 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
711 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
400 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
2,042 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lake in the Hills Fen
- Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve
- Exner Marsh Conservation Area
- Binnie Forest Preserve
- Raceway Woods Forest Preserve
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.