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Pistakee Highlands, Illinois houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Pistakee Highlands, IL (McHenry County) — Census median home value $198,700, county listing prices up about 2.0% over the past year. Market data for Pistakee Highlands houses and the broader area.

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Pistakee Highlands, IL is in McHenry County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Pistakee Highlands and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,214, with a median household income of $92,304. Census data puts Pistakee Highlands houses at a median value of $198,700 (all owner-occupied homes); McHenry County's current median listing price runs $419,000, up about 2.0% over the past year.

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Market overview

Pistakee Highlands housing market

Pistakee Highlands is in McHenry County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Pistakee Highlands and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$198,700

Population (Census ACS)

3,214

Median household income

$92,304

County price trend (2025)

5.85% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Pistakee Highlands market snapshot

Population

3,214

County

McHenry County

Median Household Income

$92,304

Median Home Value (city)

$198,700

Median Listing Price (McHenry County)

$419,000

Median Gross Rent

$1,864/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+2.0%

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Why Pistakee Highlands

What makes Pistakee Highlands different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Pistakee Highlands's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $198,700. Separately, McHenry County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $419,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

McHenry County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.85% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Pistakee Highlands has an estimated population of 3,214 and a median household income of $92,304, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Pistakee Highlands's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Pistakee Highlands

County guide: McHenry County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Pistakee Highlands.

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Nearby communities include Johnsburg, Spring Grove, Solon Mills, Ringwood, McCullom Lake, McHenry, Richmond, Wonder Lake, Holiday Hills, Burtons Bridge, Greenwood, Prairie Grove, Bull Valley, Oakwood Hills, Ridgefield, Hebron.

More Illinois cities with market guides: Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Rockford, Elgin, Springfield, Peoria, Waukegan.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Fox Lake (~2.2 mi), Fox Lake Hills (~4.4 mi), Lakemoor (~4.5 mi), Long Lake (~4.8 mi), Round Lake Heights (~5.5 mi), Volo (~5.7 mi), Channel Lake (~6.4 mi), Lake Villa (~6.6 mi), Round Lake Beach (~6.8 mi), Round Lake (~6.9 mi), Lake Catherine (~7.1 mi), Round Lake Park (~7.9 mi), Hainesville (~8.4 mi), Venetian Village (~8.4 mi), Island Lake (~8.6 mi), Antioch (~8.9 mi).

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Census & home facts

Pistakee Highlands data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

3,214

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$198,700

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$92,304

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$1,864

County FHFA annual change (2025)

5.85%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$419,000

Census place type

CDP

County

McHenry County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

1.28 sq mi

Census GEOID

1760144

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Pistakee Highlands

Schools

CUSD 300 — 29 schools, 20,443 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. McHenry addresses may be served by CUSD 300, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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What are houses worth in Pistakee Highlands, IL?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Pistakee Highlands at $198,700. McHenry County's current median listing price runs $419,000, up about 2.0% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Pistakee Highlands, IL?

For owner-occupied houses in Pistakee Highlands, Census ACS data shows a median value of $198,700. Active listing prices in McHenry County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Pistakee Highlands, IL?

Pistakee Highlands houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding McHenry County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Pistakee Highlands, IL?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Pistakee Highlands's population at approximately 3,214.

What's the median rent in Pistakee Highlands, IL?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Pistakee Highlands at approximately $1,864 per month.

What is the median household income in Pistakee Highlands, IL?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Pistakee Highlands at approximately $92,304.

Is the Pistakee Highlands housing market growing?

McHenry County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.85% annual change in 2025.

Is Pistakee Highlands, IL affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Pistakee Highlands's median home value at about 2.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Pistakee Highlands, IL?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest CUSD 300 for many Pistakee Highlands addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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