Fifty miles from Chicago and Rockford, the village of Algonquin straddles the Fox River. Opposite the village center on the east side of the river, the Algonquin Heights community is beginning to herald changes along its main east-west highway “There’s been a discrepancy of development between west and east of the river, and that’s starting to change,” says Toni Spena, a broker with Coldwell Banker Realty and chairperson of the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce. “A few restaurants and a car wash have opened recently on East Algonquin Road.”
Algonquin Heights is a quiet but busy neighborhood with all of the great shopping nearby.
Scenic water views can also be found in Algonquin Heights.
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New restaurants on East Algonquin Road
One of the new businesses on East Algonquin is Odeo Café, a bakery that makes French pastries, specialty teas and coffee. The atmosphere is cozy, with tables, a couch and a few seats outside. Thai Pot opened in August 2024 and is a family-owned eatery serving stir-fried dishes and vegan soups. In the downtown area, Port Edward is a popular seafood stop with dockside dining on the waterfront. The restaurant was built around a parked sailboat at a dock and there’s a chance to eat a meal inside the boat. There’s also an option to dine inside a 1920s windmill. A Walgreens drug store is at the corner of Algonquin and Sandbloom Roads, along with a Jewel-Osco grocery store further east.
Donkey Inn Bar and Grill offers a generous menu within Algonquin Heights.
Downtown Algonquin has fun wine and bourbon bars to visit right near Cornish Park.
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Dual credit program at Dundee-Crown High School
Two of the three public high schools in the Community Unit School District Number 300 are in the neighborhood. The district, based in Algonquin, is rated an A-minus on Niche. Eastview Elementary earns an A-minus with a low student-teacher ratio of 11-to-1. Algonquin Middle School gets a B-plus. Students at Dundee-Crown High School can participate in the District 300 Dual Credit Program in partnership with Elgin Community College. “As a Realtor, I push that as a benefit to the area. My daughter did this and is the only undergraduate working in a lab at Illinois State University,” Spena says. “I can speak to it because I have first-hand knowledge about its benefits.” Seniors in high school can take courses and earn at least 30 transferable credits. The school gets a B-plus.
Dundee-Crown High School is the primary for the area of Algonquin Heights.
Algonquin Middle School is a well rated public school in Algonquin.
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Two schools in the Algonquin Heights neighborhood
Algonquin Heights is primarily a residential neighborhood near the intersection of East Algonquin Road and Sandbloom Road. The area is populated by ranch-style, split level and Colonial Revival house styles. Some homes are on lots as big as a half-acre, and the price range is between $300,000 and $350,000. Eastview Elementary and Algonquin Middle School are within walking distance of some in the neighborhood. The CAP index says that the neighborhood is rated a 3 on a scale of 1-to-10 for crime. That is just below the national average of 4. The Chicago Church of God is a Pentecostal church in Algonquin Heights. Other nearby houses of worship include St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, St. John's Lutheran Church and a United Church of Christ congregation in the village center.
Eastview Elementary is a highly rated, public school located in Algonquin.
Snapper's Field is a ball field and more located near the Lions Armstrong Memorial Pool.
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Lions Armstrong Memorial Pool
Lions Armstrong Memorial Pool anchors the recreation area across from Eastview Elementary School. The pool has a zero-depth entry area, lap lanes and concession stand. Outside the pool to the north is a small playground, baseball diamond and tennis courts. With the neighborhood just a mile from downtown, it’s a short drive to enjoy the amenities at Cornish Park on the banks of the Fox River. In addition to casting a line in the water, there’s a playground and gazebo.
Lions Armstrong Memorial Pool is currently drained for the season near Algonquin Heights.
Lions Armstrong Memorial Pool : sign
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Car dependency on the east side of Algonquin
Getting around Algonquin Heights is easy, with plenty of sidewalks available, but a car is needed to get anywhere outside the area. It’s about a 6-mile drive north to get to the nearest Metra commuter rail station in Cary. The ride into the Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago is about 1 hour and 15 minutes. A 7-mile trip to the south will connect with Interstate 90 on the north side of Elgin. Heading east on I-90 will connect with O’Hare International Airport, about a 30-mile drive away.
Greenery is ever changing within the neighborhood of Algonquin Heights.
Downtown Algonquin Heights offers brick paved streets and a charming feeling.
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Parks in this Area
Presidential Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Cornish Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Towne Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Ted Spella Community Park
Snapper's Field
Lions Armstrong Memorial Pool
Robert "Bob" Smith Park
Holder Memorial Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
40 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Algonquin Heights
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Algonquin Heights, Algonquin sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Algonquin Heights, Algonquin over the last 12 months is $352,675, up 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$352,500
Median Single Family Price
$352,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$151
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$349,250
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
75
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
412
Median Age
44
Population under 18
20.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,778
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,359
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
College Graduates
25.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
66/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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