Richmond blends small-town ease with surprising range, set at the northern edge of McHenry County and surrounded by wide-open conservation lands. Its historic Main Street—carefully stewarded by the Village of Richmond—pairs 19th-century architecture with locally owned cafés, antique shops, and year-round community events that make newcomers feel quickly at home.
Families value the strong local schools. Younger students attend Nippersink School District 2, including Richmond Grade School and Nippersink Middle School, while teens continue on to Richmond-Burton Community High School, known for spirited academics, arts, and athletics. Weekends tend to spill outdoors: the rolling prairies and oak savannas of Glacial Park invite hiking, birding, and paddling on Nippersink Creek, and nearby Chain O’ Lakes State Park offers boat launches, campgrounds, and miles of trails.
Commuters appreciate quick connections south to McHenry and Crystal Lake for Metra service, while US‑12 and Route 173 make regional travel straightforward. Housing options range from classic farmhouses and Victorian-era gems to newer subdivisions, giving buyers plenty of choice without losing the community’s historic character.
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