Chicago · exurban

Marengo

McHenry County agricultural town with small-town character — Marengo Community HS District is small but community-focused. About 75 miles from the Loop; works for remote workers or those commuting to Elgin/Rockford. Affordable acreage and genuine country life.

ruralaffordablesmall-townspace

6/10

Schools

75 min

To Chicago

$240K

Median home

$5K

Annual tax

Walk score

7,471

Population

31.1

Median age

$71K

Median income

What stands out

·I-90 access (Elgin 20 min)
·Kishwaukee River
·Agricultural character

Nearby towns

Union →Hampshire →Woodstock →Huntley →Pingree Grove →Lakewood →

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