Cities & Towns in McHenry County, IL
McHenry County, county in Illinois, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 305,888 inhabitants. The county was created 188 years ago in 1836. Its county seat is Woodstock.
There are 32 city/town in McHenry County, IL. The largest city of McHenry County is Crystal Lake with a population of 39,642. Other cities include, Algonquin population 30,730, Lake in the Hills population 28,345, Huntley population 27,256, McHenry population 27,100
Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA
Algonquin
Algonquin, Village in Illinois
Lake in the Hills
Lake in the Hills, Village in Illinois
Situated northwest of Chicago, McHenry County blends small-town charm with suburban growth. From quaint downtowns to revitalized riverfronts, a few key cities showcase the area's character.
The historic city of Woodstock exudes quintessential Americana with its traditional public square lined with boutiques and eateries. Nearby Crystal Lake combines its namesake shimmering waters with a vibrant downtown arts and entertainment district.
On the Fox River, the city of McHenry borders conservation areas and paddling trails, embracing the river as a recreational draw. To the west, Harvard balances agricultural tradition with a growing micropub and cafe scene centered around its historic downtown.
The smaller communities of Marengo, Cary, and Fox Lake retain their rural roots while still attracting city dwellers with abundant open space.
With its patchwork of tranquil rivers, preserved downtowns, and natural landscapes, McHenry County's cities continue to shape the area's identity as a refuge from Chicago's hustle and bustle. Each community contributes its own brand of Midwest charm.
All McHenry County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McHenry County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Alden | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 1,344 |
| Algonquin | Village in Illinois | 30,730 |
| Bull Valley | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 1,078 |
| Cary | Village in Illinois, United States | 17,929 |
| Chemung | Township in McHenry County, Illinois | 8,702 |
| Coral | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 3,416 |
| Crystal Lake | City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA | 39,642 |
| Fox River Grove | City in United States of America | 4,518 |
| Greenwood | Village in Illinois, United States | 224 |
| Hartland | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 1,968 |
| Harvard | Private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States | 8,979 |
| Hebron | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 1,114 |
| Holiday Hills | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 574 |
| Huntley | Village in McHenry and Kane counties, Illinois, United States | 27,256 |
| Johnsburg | Village in United States of America | 6,310 |
| Lake in the Hills | Village in Illinois | 28,345 |
| Lakemoor | City in Illinois, United States of America | 5,912 |
| Lawrence | Township in Lawrence County, Illinois | 4,380 |
| Marengo | City in McHenry County, Illinois, United States | 7,377 |
| McCullom Lake | City in Illinois, United States of America | 996 |
| McHenry | City in Illinois | 27,100 |
| Oakwood Hills | City in Illinois, United States of America | 2,011 |
| Pistakee Highlands | Census designated place | 3,454 |
| Port Barrington | City in Illinois, United States of America | 1,481 |
| Prairie Grove | Village in Illinois | 1,920 |
| Richmond | Place in Illinois United States of America | 1,896 |
| Riley | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 2,823 |
| Ringwood | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 806 |
| Spring Grove | City in Houston County, Minnesota, United States | 5,679 |
| Trout Valley | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 508 |
| Wonder Lake | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 3,837 |
| Woodstock | City in McHenry County, Illinois, United States | 346 |
