The Algonquin Advantage
The Village of Algonquin is home to premiere development opportunities in Illinois. Known for its financially responsible government, the Village also provides access to high quality amenities, a convenient location, multiple development sites and a highly skilled workforce. We want you to be part of our successful community.
The Village also offers visitors, businesses and residents the highest quality of life in a convenient location. This is Advantage Algonquin - amenities and quality of life available to everyone and anyone that wishes to succeed in a village steeped in history, progressive thinking and planning.
Historic and Beautiful Village
The Village of Algonquin offers rolling hills that nestle along the beautiful Fox River. Known as the Gem of the Fox River, Algonquin started as a quiet village where people would escape from the density of the city to experience the beauty and elegance of Algonquin.
Algonquin's association with "High Quality" can be traced back over 100 years. The Village is known for its famous "Algonquin Hill Climb", in which early enthusiasts and car companies alike would prove their automobile's quality by driving up the steep hills in the early 1920's and 30's.
Fiscally Sound Government
The Village of Algonquin has been built over decades of precise planning and foresight into the financial future. The Village is annually recognized by professional organizations for its budget presentation, performance management, excellence in financial reporting, accountability, and transparency. The Village continues to maintain a AAA bond rating from Standard & Poor’s, which is the highest rating that the agency issues.
Vibrant Retail Corridor
In the age of online shopping, the Randall Road Retail Corridor stands as a bastion of the retail-friendly Village of Algonquin. Our retail corridor continues to grow since we boast one of the strongest retail profiles in Illinois with our high median incomes, access to almost 50,000 vehicle-per-day traffic and a Village committed to mutual success.
High Quality School Districts
Algonquin has the unique opportunity of being located in both Kane and McHenry Counties and is served by two school Districts. District 300 and 158 offer families in Algonquin access to a world-class education with one-of-a-kind career and vocational programs that prepare students for a successful life after their time in high school.
Revitalized Downtown
The Old Town Streetscapes Project is a multi-year program that is designed to upgrade the infrastructure and utilities available to the Downtown Cultural Center. This project is currently coming to fruition with buried power and phone lines, new pipes and plumbing, new pedestrian walkways and updated public spaces. This project improves the historic Downtown Cultural Center and is an investment in the future of Algonquin and its community.
Green Village and Strong Parks
Algonquin offers its visitors and residents access to some of the best parks and environmental initiatives in the country. Algonquin is host to 21 parks, 670 acres of open space and 180 miles of walking paths. The Village was recognized for its model programs in water conservation, volume-based solid waste program, tree preservation, and sustainability planning by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. The Village has also been named a Tree City USA community for 22 years by the Arbor Day Foundation.