McHenry
A riverwalk on the Fox River and Moraine Hills State Park.
Moraine Hills State Park · James Conkis, CC BY-SA 4.0
To the Loop
45mi
Straight-line miles from downtown McHenry.
Metra
1 station in town.
County
McHenry
About 15 square miles.
ASG here
0
Homes we list here now.
Living here
Life in McHenry.
McHenry sits on the Fox River, and its downtown districts on Green Street, Riverside Drive and Main Street are linked by a riverwalk along Boone Creek. Moraine Hills State Park and its glacial lake lie on the east side of the city.
Moraine Hills State Park has trails around Lake Defiance and along the Fox River, Petersen Park sits on McCullom Lake, and the Prairie Trail runs through the middle of the city.
Big parksTrails and bikingRestaurants
The homes
What you'll find.
Older homes near downtown and the river, riverfront and lake homes, ranches and split-levels from the postwar decades, and newer subdivisions and townhomes on the edges of the city.
Single-family homesRiverfront homesTownhomes
Getting around
How far is everything?
Metra stops at McHenry station on the Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) line, toward downtown Chicago. Route 31 and Route 120 cross the city. The McHenry branch of the Union Pacific Northwest line runs weekdays only, with a few trains each way, and Crystal Lake station has full service a short drive south.
Straight-line miles. Tap one to draw it on the map. No train times; check Metra for schedules.
Places to know
Start here.
- Lake and riverMcHenry RiverwalkA walk along Boone Creek and the Fox River that links the downtown districts.
- ParksMoraine Hills State ParkTrails around Lake Defiance and the Fox River.
- Food and drinkGreen StreetThe main downtown street of shops and restaurants.
- ParksPetersen ParkA city park and beach on McCullom Lake.
- Arts and cultureMcHenry Outdoor TheaterA drive-in movie theater open since 1951.
For sale now
On the market in McHenry.
Live from MRED through our home search. ASG listings open their own page; the rest open in our home search. Sources
In the news
What's being built and sold.
- Business Wire · Nov 5, 2026Cunat Launches $56.2 Million DST Offering for 540-Unit Multifamily Community in McHenry, IllinoisRead at Business Wire
- CBS News · Oct 21, 20263 injured in condo complex fire in McHenry, IllinoisRead at CBS News
- Lake and McHenry County Scanner · Oct 21, 20262 rescued, 3 transported to hospital and 4 families displaced after major fire damages condo building in McHenryRead at Lake and McHenry County Scanner
- Tribute Archive · Oct 21, 2026Mary Ann McMahon Obituary | Justen Funeral Homes | McHenry, ILRead at Tribute Archive
- Patch · Sep 9, 2026McHenry Co. Warns Of Scam Emails Targeting Permit ApplicantsRead at Patch
Recent real estate headlines from Google News, linked to the outlets that published them. Sources
Nearby
Around McHenry.
Questions
Good to know.
What is McHenry known for?
McHenry sits on the Fox River, and its downtown districts on Green Street, Riverside Drive and Main Street are linked by a riverwalk along Boone Creek. Moraine Hills State Park and its glacial lake lie on the east side of the city.
What kind of homes are in McHenry?
Older homes near downtown and the river, riverfront and lake homes, ranches and split-levels from the postwar decades, and newer subdivisions and townhomes on the edges of the city.
How do you get to Chicago from McHenry?
McHenry is about 45 miles from the Loop as the crow flies. Metra stops at McHenry station on the Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) line, toward downtown Chicago. Route 31 and Route 120 cross the city. The McHenry branch of the Union Pacific Northwest line runs weekdays only, with a few trains each way, and Crystal Lake station has full service a short drive south.
Which school districts serve McHenry?
Most of McHenry is served by McHenry Elementary School District 15 and McHenry Community High School District 156. District lines do not always follow town lines, so check the district for any address. We do not rank schools; the Illinois Report Card has each school's own data, and we're happy to look one up with you. Open the Report Card.
What towns are near McHenry?
The closest towns with our guides are Crystal Lake, Volo, Wauconda and Round Lake.
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Sources
Written by our team from public sources. Places change; call ahead.
- Homes for sale
- Live MRED listings, distributed by MLS GRID.
- News
- Google News, linked to each outlet.
- Boundaries
- U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb
- Metra
- Metra. Distances are straight-line.
- Schools
- We don't rank schools: Illinois Report Card
Photo credits 4
- Moraine Hills State Park James Conkis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Crystal Lake Cosmo1976, Public domain
- Volo Bog State Natural Area Paul R. Burley, CC0
- Bangs Lake StepfordWiki, CC BY 4.0
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