Why Live in Marengo
Marengo, located about 30 miles from the nearest city, offers a tranquil lifestyle surrounded by farmlands. The neighborhood features a mix of siding and brick ranches and New Traditional Craftsman houses, with spacious quarter-acre to one-acre lots. Lawns are expansive and often unfenced, creating a seamless blend between properties. Some areas have sidewalks, while others have yards extending to the street. Marengo is home to highly rated schools, including Locust Elementary School and Marengo Community High School, both of which receive high marks.
Residents rely on cars for transportation, with State Street connecting residential areas to downtown Marengo, where shops and restaurants are located. Key points of interest include Marengo Café, known for its seasonal menu sourced from local farmers, and Niko’s Pointers Saloon, which offers a Wild West ambiance. Flatlander Market, established in 1986, serves sandwiches and soups with a nostalgic 50s diner feel. Sullivans Foods provides grocery needs near the library.
For outdoor activities, Calvin Spencer Park offers shaded sidewalks and a central pavilion, while the Marengo Park District spans 140 acres with softball fields, a disc golf course, and a fitness center. Families can enjoy the Marengo-Union Library District’s Family Fun Movie series on the second Friday of each month and the Marengo Friday Farmers Market for fresh produce and prepared foods. The nearest medical center, Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, is 13 miles away, with Rockford 30 miles away and Chicago 62 miles away. O’Hare International Airport is 49 miles from Marengo.
Home Trends in Marengo, IL
On average, homes in Marengo, IL sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Marengo, IL over the last 12 months is $332,435, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$332,435
Median Single Family Sale Price
$375,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$277,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$192,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$186
Number of Homes for Sale
46
Last 12 months Home Sales
164
Median List Price
$374,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%