Economy & Jobs — McHenry, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $86,315 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$99,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,096 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
| In Labor Force | 15,956 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 16.4% |
| Retail | 15.2% |
| Manufacturing | 14.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 235 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 230 |
| Dental Offices | 135 |
| Auto Repair | 134 |
| Insurance Agencies | 132 |
| Physician Offices | 130 |
| Law Offices | 122 |
| Real Estate Offices | 112 |
| Beauty Salons | 111 |
| Commercial Banks | 84 |
| Gas Stations | 76 |
| Child Day Care | 69 |
| Bars | 63 |
| Coffee Shops | 54 |
| Chiropractors | 51 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.