Living in Huntley, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Huntley · Census data 2020–2024
Huntley has 28,005 residents with a median age of 49.7. The median household income is $88,536 (6% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $334,300, the median rent is $1,622/month.
Huntley at a glance
- Population
- 28,005
- Median age
- 49.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $88,536State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $334,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,622/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Huntley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Huntley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Huntley the median home value is $334,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,622 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,169 a month in housing costs.
Huntley median household income
The median household income in Huntley is $88,536 and the income per person is $50,023. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Huntley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,474
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.29
Huntley demographics
- Population
- 28,005
- Median age
- 49.7
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 34.1%
- Households
- 12,213
- Foreign-born
- 10.7%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Huntley ›
Education in Huntley
42.5% of adults 25 and older in Huntley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Huntley
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Huntley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntley | 28,005 | $88,536 | $334,300 | $1,622 |
| Hampshire | 8,524 | $94,773 | $329,800 | $2,589 |
| Gilberts | 8,606 | $146,333 | $347,300 | $1,901 |
| Lakewood | 4,707 | $173,625 | $552,600 | — |
| Pingree Grove | 10,914 | $114,294 | $320,800 | $3,501 |
| Algonquin | 30,067 | $134,525 | $351,000 | $1,723 |
| Lake in the Hills | 28,800 | $117,151 | $321,900 | $1,689 |
| West Dundee | 7,906 | $105,368 | $360,800 | $1,666 |
| Crystal Lake | 40,579 | $108,418 | $311,400 | $1,468 |
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What is the median household income in Huntley, IL?
The median household income in Huntley is $88,536, 6% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Huntley?
The median home value in Huntley is $334,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Huntley?
The median gross rent in Huntley is $1,622 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Huntley, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Huntley?
The median age in Huntley is 49.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Huntley?
The average commute to work in Huntley is 30 minutes; 17.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Huntley?
The unemployment rate in Huntley is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Huntley?
42.5% of adults in Huntley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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