Liberty Square

Mchenry, IL

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Liberty Square - McHenry, IL Area Guide

Liberty Square sits two miles southwest of central McHenry, adjacent to the farm fields on the outskirts of town. Despite its quiet country location, Liberty Square serves as a hub for innovation and production. Follet School Solutions occupies a large stretch of land in the southern section, and Centegra Hospital anchors the north. Between the two, a variety of cutting-edge manufacturing businesses draw professionals from all over the Chicago metro area. In the center of the neighborhood, just off West Shamrock Lane, convenient rental apartments place residents a quick drive from many of the local employers. Life in Liberty Square centers around business, but locals in the know gather at several local hotspots. Hidden in the center of an industrial complex, Kim and Patty's Cafe has a following of regulars who come for the indulgent biscuits and gravy or the chorizo skillet. Bring your appetite to the Meat and Potato Eatery for the country bowl, which features pot roast layered on a bed of French fries.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Liberty Square is $1,272 for a studio, $1,421 for one bedroom, and $1,752 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Liberty Square has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 625 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,272/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 788 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,421/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,090 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,752/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

30 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

20 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Stickney Run
  • Moraine Hills State Park
  • Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center
  • Prairieview Education Center/Silver Creek Conservation Area
  • Harrison Benwell Conservation Area

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 February 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.