Chicago · exurban
Marengo
McHenry County agricultural town with small-town character — Marengo Community HS District is small but community-focused. About 75 miles from the Loop; works for remote workers or those commuting to Elgin/Rockford. Affordable acreage and genuine country life.
ruralaffordablesmall-townspace
6/10
Schools
75 min
To Chicago
$240K
Median home
$4K
Annual tax
22
Walk score
What stands out
- ·I-90 access (Elgin 20 min)
- ·Kishwaukee River
- ·Agricultural character
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