Huntley is a beautiful and busy community still in the growth process. Huntley is known for the small village country charm but still has plenty to offer recreation-wise with fun parks and community festivals. Huntley homes offer beautiful new constructions and country club divisions that are more affordable than other suburban areas near Chicago. Many homes and townhomes are well-maintained and have spacious yards and landscaped gardens. The community and residents of Huntley have the great advantage of a steady low crime rate, even compared to other suburban neighborhoods and villages. These low crime rates and great schools help boost property value in the area. Parks and recreation in Huntley give the community many great opportunities for fun outdoor fun in the summer and ice rinks for the winter recreation. Parks offer a natural setting for walking and jogging or a great place to bring the kids for playground socializing. Huntley provides a great community for raising a family, retirement, and everything in between. Click here for more Huntley is a small village located 50 miles north west and roughly a one hour commute to downtown Chicago Loop and about 25 miles south of the Illinois-Wisconsin border. For those wanting to commute downtown via train, the nearest Metra stations is in Crystal Lake, about 10 miles and a 20-minute drive for Huntley residents. The next nearest commuter train is the Elgin Metra station, located at 10 miles southeast. Thomas Stillwell and Eliza Fox Huntley arrived with their family to settle the area now known as Huntley in 1846 and purchase large parcels of land. In 1851, the Chicago and Galena Railroad constructed railroad lines through the area known then as Huntley Grove. Residents in the area soon constructed a General Store as more settlers began to move to the Huntley area. The 1980’s began a boom of new home construction and a more suburban style of living took over the area. Huntley continues to grow in population and the town continues to attract new businesses and growing families to the community. A Metra Station has been rumored to planned to be built in the future. Huntley Fall Fest is the annual festival for the whole family in Huntley. The festival includes a car show, pony rides, the One Mile Family Fun Run, food from over ten local vendors, a petting zoo, live music, tractor show, and much more family friendly activities. Huntley Neighborhood Parks include over 15 playgrounds and community parks. Many parks include athletic fields, restrooms, picnic areas, walking trails, fishing, ice rinks, and Talamore Sports Complex.