Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
McHenry County vs Illinois
How do McHenry County and Illinois rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,581
- McHenry County (1BR)
- $854
- Illinois (1BR)
- +85%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in McHenry County is 85% more expensive than Illinois at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,581 vs $854). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | McHenry County | Illinois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,480 | $774 | +$706 (+91%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,581 | $854 | +$727 (+85%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,781 | $1,063 | +$718 (+68%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,294 | $1,370 | +$924 (+67%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,653 | $1,561 | +$1092 (+70%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. McHenry County is 65% above the US average. Illinois is 11% below.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).