The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60097 sells for about $294,990, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 43 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,400 a month.
ZIP 60097 — Wonder Lake
The 60097 housing market is showing signs of growth with a 7.3% year-over-year increase in median sale prices. While inventory remains somewhat limited, the area continues to attract buyers looking for suburban value, supported by a stable local economy and ongoing residential development.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking a suburban or semi-rural lifestyle near water amenities, offering more affordable entry points compared to the broader Chicago metro area.
Median prices moved up 7.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 43 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 10.1% — 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 8.0%/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 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 60097, McHenry County IL
The area is served by local school districts including Harrison School District 36 and McHenry Community High School District 156, with performance varying by specific school.
The area faces a moderate risk of wildfire, with approximately 19% of properties at risk over the next 30 years.
The area features ongoing residential development, including new construction projects in subdivisions like Cobble Springs, though major corporate infrastructure remains limited.
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 typically face a commute toward the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin employment core, with some residents spending over an hour in transit.
The area is anchored by Wonder Lake, offering water-based recreation, and is near local parks and trails within the McHenry County forest preserve system.
The rental market shows a median asking rent of $2,400, with a mix of single-family rentals and limited multi-family inventory.
The local economy is primarily residential with a mix of service-sector employment and residents commuting to the broader Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area.
Transportation is primarily auto-dependent, with access to regional highways connecting to the Chicago metro area.
Development is focused on residential expansion in new subdivisions, with limited large-scale commercial or infrastructure projects currently reported.
McHenry County assesses property values for tax purposes, with periodic reassessments conducted by the county assessor.
Parcels are subject to various local taxing bodies, including school districts, fire protection districts, and the McHenry County government.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including moderate wildfire risk and local weather patterns.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data Commons.
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.
- FunCity Adventure Park3.915.2 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.611.2 mi
- Kristof's Entertainment Center4.413.2 mi
- Kids Empire Algonquin4.916.9 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.112 mi
- Stade’s Farm & Market4.64.8 mi
- The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa4.115.7 mi
- Lake County Fairgrounds4.417.9 mi
- Lindy's Landing4.314.1 mi
- Hawk's View Golf Club4.616.3 mi
- Volo Museum4.710.2 mi
- Safari Lake Geneva | Online Reservations Required4.611.2 mi
- Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort4.211.2 mi
- McHenry Outdoor Theater4.66.6 mi
- Lippold Park4.510.1 mi
- Volo Museum4.710.2 mi
- Illinois Railway Museum4.714.5 mi
- Jurassic Gardens4.510.3 mi
- Yerkes Observatory4.816.1 mi
- Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County4.719.4 mi
- Lippold Park4.510.1 mi
- Big Foot Beach State Park4.312.8 mi
- Chain O'Lakes State Park4.39.5 mi
- Moraine Hills State Park4.78.6 mi
- Crystal Lake Main Beach4.511 mi
- The Boat House Chicago4.77.5 mi
- Bru Crew Bar & Grill4.37.4 mi
- Munson Ski & Marine - At Water Tower4.65.8 mi
- Stonewall Orchard Golf Club4.612.4 mi
- Chalet Hills Golf Club412.1 mi
- Turnberry Golf Club3.811.9 mi
- Boone Creek Golf Club4.45.9 mi
- Oak Grove Golf Course4.110.1 mi
- Stade’s Farm & Market4.64.8 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.57.9 mi
- Mariano's4.311.6 mi
- Meijer4.24.8 mi
- Jewel-Osco4.211.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A private lake providing water-based recreation and community focal point.
Provides access to various trails and natural areas surrounding the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.