10 Best Independent Living Communities in Huntley, IL

Learn More About Independent Living in Huntley, IL

Huntley, Illinois offers a quiet, small-town retreat for residents to settle into their retirement. Located just an hour outside of Chicago, Huntley provides easy access to the Windy City’s unique attractions. Within Huntley, retail stores and shopping centers allow residents to run errands for day-to-day needs, and to visit some of the local businesses that contribute to the town’s charming sense of community.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Huntley are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Huntley retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Huntley, IL

The median monthly cost of independent living is about $3,900 in Huntley and $2,200 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of independent living in the state of Illinois is around $2,300.

Learn More About Huntley, IL

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Huntley are rated 3 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Grocery	Clothing
103	98	106	107	100	99

Income and Housing

Median income age 45-64	Median income age 65+	Median household income	Average individual income	Median employee salary	Average property tax	One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate
$95,599 per year	$55,583 per year	$77,410 per year	$37,522 per year	$44,833 per year	$6,159 per year	$1,055 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Huntley include:

Advocate Sherman Hospital

• Facility type: Nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 250+
• Specialties: Emergency department, ICU, arthroscopy

Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital

• Facility type: Nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 310+
• Specialties: Emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

• Facility type: Faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 170+
• Specialties: Emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Weather and Climate

Huntley is located in a humid continental climate zone. It experiences four distinct seasons, including hot, humid summers, and sunny (but cold) winters. The average humidity level is 66%, and humidity levels are often highest during January at about 74%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
19°F	28°F	11°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
73°F	83°F	62°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 104

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average Annual Precipitation: 37″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median age	Percent of population over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
48	31%	26,160	1,854 per square mile	2.6

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
<0.1%	6.0%	2.6%	11.6%	0.1%	1.6%	78.9%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Naperville: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 65/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for McHenry County

Democratic	Republican	Other
50.7%	42.7%	6.6%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Huntley include:

• Art Institute of Chicago
• Elmhurst Art Museum
• Museum of Contemporary Art
• Fox River Trolley Museum
• St. Charles History Museum
• Elgin Public Museum
• Sunderlage Farmhouse
• Carol Stream Town Center

Outdoor attractions in Huntley:

• Schweitzer Woods Dog Park
• Deicke Park
• Weiss Park
• Moraine Hills State Park
• McHenry Dam State Park
• Chicago Botanic Garden
• The Morton Arboretum
• Klehm Arboretum & Botanical Garden
• Randall Oaks Zoo
• Lords Park Zoo

Huntley’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Cosman Theater
• AMC Lake In The Hills 12
• Lakeside Festival
• Johnny Appleseed Festival
• Festival of the Vine
• Huntley Grove

Transportation

MCRide is a county-wide bus system that offers discounted fares to seniors and residents with disabilities. Taxis, as well as rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, are also available in Huntley.