Algoquin, IL, Website

Algonquin, Illinois. To Algonquin residents, maintaining a "friendly, community- oriented atmosphere" is of utmost importance. The picturesque village is nestled along the bluffs of the Fox River and has a fresh country appeal. It is the southern access point to the region's lakes, making it the ideal location for water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers as well. A number of new commercial, industrial and retail businesses have sprung up in recent years as a result of Algonquin's convenient proximity to Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates and Elgin. There is also easy access to the Algonquin Road and Randall Road corridors. And, there is more prime property available for development.

The Algonquin Economic Development Commission consists of a group of citizens who are charged with promoting and fostering business growth. They also assure that businesses "enhance the quality of life" in the community. The village has a public library and 18 public parks offering a swimming pool, tennis courts and a number of picnic areas. There are two private marinas as well.

Algonquin has its own police department and shares fire and ambulance services with Lake in the Hills.

Housing

The majority of Algonquin's homes are single- family. They are often spacious, and styles vary from cottages to grand residences. Locations overlooking the river, or bordering an expanse of woods or farmland, heighten the appeal. Homes can range anywhere from $90,000 to more than $500,000. The 2000 average sale price was $230,000 in the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills. Townhouses and carriage homes run from $100,000 to $200,000, but averaged $135,000 in 2000. Two-bedroom apartments rent for about $825 a month.

Schools

Algonquin is served by community unit district 300 and district 158 in Huntley. Four elementary schools (one in Lake in the Hills), two middle schools and Jacobs High School accommodate residents. There are three private schools in the area as well. The 1998 average composite ACT score at Jacobs was 22.0.

Transportation

The Northwest Tollway (I-90) is six miles south of Algonquin on Illinois 31 (Main Street in Algonquin). The Northwest Highway (U.S. 14) is four miles north on Illinois 31. A drive to the Loop can take 60 minutes. Midway and O'Hare airports are 75- and 35-minute trips by car, respectively. Rail commuters can catch the Metra in Cary, Crystal Lake and Barrington, or the Milwaukee Road in Elgin. Travel time to Chicago is about an hour.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 23,276 people, 7,706 households, and 6,334 families residing in the village. The population density is 914.2/km² (2,367.4/mi²). There are 7,952 housing units at an average density of 312.3/km² (808.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 94.26% White, 0.92% African American, 0.10% Native American, 2.35% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.20% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. 4.07% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 7,706 households out of which 49.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.7% are married couples living together, 5.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% are non-families. 14.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.02 and the average family size is 3.38.

In the village the population is spread out with 32.8% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 36.8% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village is $79,730, and the median income for a family is $84,437. Males have a median income of $60,473 versus $36,624 for females. The per capita income for the village is $29,820. 1.7% of the population and 1.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 1.5% are under the age of 18 and 4.6% are 65 or older.