"She grew up outside McHenry in Johnsburg, Illinois." These immortal lyrics are from the song Johnsburg, Illinois from Tom Waits. But not only is this a place in a song. It's also a great place to live.
Johnsburg is a small village found in the northeastern part of McHenry County and it's just about seven miles to the south of Wisconsin. It's a small town of about 7,000 residents and most of the people who live there have good jobs. This helps with keeping the economy in the town stable.
If you are planning a move to Johnsburg, one thing that you should know is that most of the housing is owner-occupied, although there is some rental housing available, such as apartments and condominiums
"She grew up outside McHenry in Johnsburg, Illinois." These immortal lyrics are from the song Johnsburg, Illinois from Tom Waits. But not only is this a place in a song. It's also a great place to live.
Johnsburg is a small village found in the northeastern part of McHenry County and it's just about seven miles to the south of Wisconsin. It's a small town of about 7,000 residents and most of the people who live there have good jobs. This helps with keeping the economy in the town stable.
Moving to Johnsburg
If you are planning a move to Johnsburg, one thing that you should know is that most of the housing is owner-occupied, although there is some rental housing available, such as apartments and condominiums.
Those who have lived in bigger cities and who rely on public transportation should know that although most of the residents drive to work, there is public transportation available in the form of trains and buses. Parking on the street is not allowed between the hours of 2am and 6am or when at least two inches of snow is forecasted.
Johnsburg Neighborhoods
There are a variety of neighborhoods in the village of Johnsburg, so here are just a few examples of the neighborhoods you will find there.
Sunnyside Estates: This neighborhood is one of the largest neighborhoods in the village. It has over 900 people living there and, although all ages are represented, the majority of the residents are in the 20 and under age bracket and the 45-65 age bracket. The average commute time is 20-25 minutes.
Hickory Ridge Estates: This is one of the smallest neighborhoods in Johnsburg, with just 22 people living there. The highest percentages of people living there are in the 20 and younger age and the 65 and older age. The average commute time is just 5-10 minutes.
Prairie View Estates of Johnsburg: This neighborhood has a population of about 542 people. Most of the people who live there are in the 20 and younger age bracket. The average commute time is 30-35 minutes.
Rolling Acres: This neighborhood has a population of about 231 people and most of them are in the 20 and younger age bracket. The average commute time is 35-40 minutes.
Living in Johnsburg
Although the village isn't a bustling metropolis filled with commercial things to do, there are always fun activities for all ages. One thing that Johnsburg prides itself on is offering parks and open spaces for everyone to enjoy. There are playgrounds, picnic pavilions, walking paths, and ball fields, where many people congregate on nice days to enjoy a good game or to have a pickup game of their own.
Residents have the option to reserve facilities for special events or family gatherings, and Johnsburg has also created a bike and walking path system for encouraging bicycle and pedestrian movement between the developments. The system is linked to parks and schools.
There is also 3.5 miles of beautiful waterfront on the Chain O'Lakes and Fox River where fishing and boating are enjoyed by residents in close proximity. Not only that, but when the winter comes the Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort is just a short drive away for ski and snowboarding enthusiasts to test their skills.
Johnsburg is a tight-knit community and there are neighborhoods that have something to offer to anyone, no matter what your age is. If you are searching for a place to live that embodies small-town values and where you can find many things that you need right within reach, Johnsburg is the place for you. It offers the quiet peacefulness of a small town life and it's a place where many have found this beautiful little gem that they didn't know existed. Come visit Johnsburg and find out what it has to offer. Once you get here you may never want to leave.
