Living in Algonquin (Illinois)
Algonquin (Illinois) is a large place in Illinois, United States, home to 30,571 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 1%, #114 of 11,898), single parents (top 2%, #123 of 6,237), low-income families (top 3%, #180 of 8,006).
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- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- The Fox runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Elgin, 14 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 06 min and sets around 23:24; in late June it sets around 3:33.
How Algonquin (Illinois) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 73 | #114 of 11,898 | #6 of 558 | Map |
| Low-income household | 63 | #334 of 9,771 | #23 of 440 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #180 of 8,006 | #19 of 388 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #123 of 6,237 | #10 of 313 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #2,164 of 9,474 | #60 of 435 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,382 of 9,474 | #41 of 435 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #2,458 of 10,762 | #62 of 472 | Map |
| Single professional | 59 | #1,783 of 4,537 | #71 of 241 | Map |
| Young professional | 60 | #1,932 of 4,444 | #86 of 230 | Map |
| DINKS | 63 | #1,708 of 3,053 | #93 of 161 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #182 of 7,271 | #12 of 345 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #1,284 of 6,227 | #41 of 314 | Map |
| Car-free household | 58 | #1,960 of 3,933 | #94 of 190 | Map |
| Student | 65 | #1,363 of 2,119 | #96 of 129 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 67 | #227 of 8,006 | #15 of 388 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #657 of 12,111 | #41 of 515 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 53 | #2,133 of 4,114 | #114 of 206 | Map |
| Expat professional | 67 | #2,149 of 7,271 | #65 of 345 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 67 | #2,344 of 9,474 | #84 of 435 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 48 | #9,568 of 18,063 | #274 of 778 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 12 | #11,909 of 16,523 | #163 of 715 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #8,117 of 18,063 | #366 of 778 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #1,579 of 16,523 | #84 of 715 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 71 | #2,257 of 21,167 | #90 of 943 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #3,733 of 12,111 | #147 of 515 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 70 | #2,106 of 12,111 | #39 of 515 | Map |
| Digital native | 52 | #2,034 of 4,750 | #118 of 254 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Lake in the Hills 3 km
- Carpentersville 6 km
- Cary (Illinois) 7 km
- West Dundee 8 km
- Crystal Lake (Illinois) 9 km
- Gilberts 9 km
- Huntley 11 km
- Barrington (Illinois) 13 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.