The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60021 sells for about $341,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +21.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,135 a month.
ZIP 60021 — Fox River Grove
The housing market in 60021 shows strong appreciation, with a 21.7% year-over-year price increase driven by limited inventory and steady demand. The area remains an attractive, affordable alternative to more expensive Chicago suburbs, supported by reliable Metra rail access. Market conditions are currently characterized by low supply and competitive bidding for well-maintained properties.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance between suburban tranquility and access to the Chicago metro area via rail.
Median prices moved up 21.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 4.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 60021, McHenry County IL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Fox River Grove remain low relative to the broader Chicago metropolitan area, with property crime being the primary reported concern.
The area is served by Fox River Grove School District 3, generally characterized by stable, community-focused public education.
The area is situated along the Fox River, presenting localized flood risks in low-lying zones; standard regional insurance coverage applies.
Economic momentum is driven by its status as a residential commuter hub for the Chicago metropolitan area, with limited large-scale commercial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Residents primarily commute to the Chicago employment core via the Metra Union Pacific/Northwest line, with significant reliance on personal vehicles for regional travel.
The area features extensive access to the Fox River for boating and fishing, alongside local parks like Lions Park and proximity to the Cook County Forest Preserves.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family rentals and condominium units, with rents trending upward in line with regional inflation.
The local economy is primarily service-oriented, with most residents employed in the broader Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan labor market.
Served by the Metra Union Pacific/Northwest line, providing direct rail access to downtown Chicago.
Development is largely focused on infill residential projects and small-scale commercial improvements.
McHenry County assessments are conducted annually to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are subject to levies from Fox River Grove School District 3 and various local utility and fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and proximity to the Fox River flood plain.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Six Flags Great America4.318.5 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Illinois4.118.8 mi
- Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park4.57.8 mi
- K1 Speed Buffalo Grove4.414.3 mi
- The Water Works Indoor Water Park4.412.2 mi
- Six Flags Great America4.318.5 mi
- Topgolf Schaumburg4.412.2 mi
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament4.711.5 mi
- NOW Arena4.48.9 mi
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago3.914.2 mi
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament4.711.5 mi
- Volo Museum4.79.2 mi
- AMC South Barrington 244.39.4 mi
- Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park4.57.8 mi
- Main Event Hoffman Estates4.28.8 mi
- NOW Arena4.48.9 mi
- Volo Museum4.79.2 mi
- Illinois Railway Museum4.716.4 mi
- Jurassic Gardens4.59.2 mi
- The Grove4.819.5 mi
- Lippold Park4.58.2 mi
- Moraine Hills State Park4.77.7 mi
- Elgin Sports Complex4.413 mi
- Paulus Park4.75.3 mi
- Crystal Lake Main Beach4.57.2 mi
- BROKEN OAR MARINA-BAR & GRILL4.33.5 mi
- Lindy's Landing4.35.7 mi
- Fox 14 Marina4.54.1 mi
- Topgolf Schaumburg4.412.2 mi
- Villa Olivia4.112.8 mi
- Makray Memorial Golf Club4.56.6 mi
- Highland Woods Golf Course4.110.8 mi
- Stonewall Orchard Golf Club4.68.9 mi
- Goebbert's Farm - South Barrington4.39.2 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.312.3 mi
- Deli 4 You Market4.66.9 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.310.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Community park featuring sports fields and picnic areas.
Major regional waterway providing recreational boating and fishing access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.