Huntley Illinois Map

About Huntley, Illinois

Huntley is a locality in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 28,005. The population density is 734.1 people per km². Huntley is located at 42.1681°N, 88.4281°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60142.

Huntley rises from the gently rolling terrain of McHenry County, its landscape a mosaic of suburban sprawl meeting the broad, open sky. It lies 5.1 miles west of Lake in the Hills, IL (from Lake in the Hills, IL: bearing 259°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-west of Crystal Lake. Fields, once stretching unbroken, now give way to orderly streets and the quiet hum of daily life, though the ghost of agriculture still lingers in the broad horizons and the way the light falls across the land in the late afternoon. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, especially after a rain, a reminder of the prairie that once dominated this corner of Illinois. Mature trees, planted with intention in parks and along boulevards, offer a dappled shade that softens the edges of the built environment, and on still evenings, one can almost hear the whisper of wind across the grasses that once defined this place. The story of Huntley is one of transformation, from its agricultural roots to its modern identity as a vibrant suburban hub. The Chicago & North Western Railway played a significant role in its early development, connecting the farming communities to the bustling city, and that spirit of connection, of reaching outward, still feels present. Today, Huntley’s economy thrives on a mix of retail, services, and a growing residential base, with a particular focus on active adult communities that bring a unique energy to the town. The historical society preserves the tangible echoes of its past, while the local parks and recreation department fosters a sense of community through events and shared spaces, ensuring that while the landscape has changed, the character of Huntley endures.

About This Huntley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Huntley, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.16808, -88.428142. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Huntley and McHenry County.

Detailed location data for Huntley includes the ZIP code (60142), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of McHenry County (Woodstock), and school district assignment (Huntley Consolidated School District 158). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Huntley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.