The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60081 sells for about $425,599, or $178 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 93 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,660 a month.
ZIP 60081 — Spring Grove
The 60081 housing market shows steady growth with a 5.8% year-over-year price increase and balanced conditions between buyers and sellers. While inventory remains tight, the area's high median household income and strong school ratings continue to drive demand. Note that some specific metrics like months of supply are derived from available listing data as official ZIP-level reports are not published.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, while offering a quieter alternative to the dense Chicago suburbs.
Median prices moved up 5.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 93 days on market with 3.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 2.8% — 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 6.3%/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 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 60081
Prevailing school quality is generally characterized as high, with local schools serving the Spring Grove area receiving favorable ratings.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal wind and storm events; flood risk is localized near the Nippersink Creek corridor.
Economic momentum is driven by residential expansion and proximity to the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro corridor, with steady demand for suburban housing.
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.
Commuters primarily rely on personal vehicles for access to employment hubs in the Chicago metro area, with limited public transit options directly within the ZIP.
The area features significant access to the Nippersink Creek, local forest preserves, and community parks, providing a robust outdoor amenity base.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and a high share of single-family home rentals, with rents trending upward in line with regional demand.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small businesses, retail, and service industries, with many residents commuting to the broader Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on the regional highway network, with limited public transit infrastructure serving the immediate ZIP code.
Development is primarily focused on residential growth and infrastructure maintenance to support the expanding suburban population.
McHenry County and Lake County assessment districts utilize standard mass appraisal techniques based on market value.
Parcels are subject to various local taxing bodies, including school districts, fire protection districts, and library districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and proximity to flood-prone areas near the Nippersink Creek.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates.
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 America4.315.5 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Illinois4.114.9 mi
- Pleasant Prairie RecPlex3.717 mi
- Hurricane Harbor Chicago3.815.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Vernon Hills3.919.6 mi
- Six Flags Great America4.315.5 mi
- Bristol Renaissance Faire4.514.4 mi
- Stade’s Farm & Market4.62.5 mi
- The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa4.119.4 mi
- Brat Stop4.416.4 mi
- Volo Museum4.78.2 mi
- Safari Lake Geneva | Online Reservations Required4.611.1 mi
- Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort4.24.6 mi
- McHenry Outdoor Theater4.66.2 mi
- Jurassic Gardens4.58.2 mi
- Volo Museum4.78.2 mi
- Jurassic Gardens4.58.2 mi
- Yerkes Observatory4.819.1 mi
- Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County4.715.4 mi
- Russell Military Museum4.414.5 mi
- Chain O'Lakes State Park4.32.3 mi
- Moraine Hills State Park4.79.1 mi
- Lakefront Park4.43.4 mi
- Petersen Park4.56.1 mi
- Glacial Park Conservation Area4.84.3 mi
- Sandbar on Lake Marie4.44.9 mi
- Port of Blarney Marina & RV Park4.33.6 mi
- Ben Watts Marina, Inc.4.54.2 mi
- SkipperBud's46 mi
- The Boat House Chicago4.73.9 mi
- Stonewall Orchard Golf Club4.69.9 mi
- Boone Creek Golf Club4.410.6 mi
- Valley Ridge Golf Course3.85.7 mi
- Twin Lakes Country Club4.36.4 mi
- Nippersink Golf4.47.4 mi
- Stade’s Farm & Market4.62.5 mi
- Meijer4.39.1 mi
- Meijer4.25.9 mi
- Jewel-Osco4.212.5 mi
- Jewel-Osco4.15.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular for kayaking, fishing, and scenic outdoor recreation.
Community park featuring sports fields and playgrounds.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.