Is Mchenry, IL 60051 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Mchenry housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 41% of homes in Mchenry, IL 60051 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 108 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (41% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 5% to $334,855. Overall, Mchenry is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within McHenry County, homes here sell more slowly than in 53% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 53%. On our competition score, Mchenry ranks #283 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 62 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Union 60180 (0% sold over asking) or Richmond 60071 (8% sold over asking), while Ringwood 60072 (100% sold over asking) and Hebron 60034 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.