Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Arlington Heights is a mid-size city in Illinois with a population of 76,220. Residents earn $118,532 per year, which is 58% above the national average.
Based on current data, Arlington Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Arlington Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Arlington Heights is $118,532, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Arlington Heights among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Arlington Heights is $403,200, 43% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,727 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Arlington Heights is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 56 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 975 per 100,000, 50% below the national average.
Arlington Heights is a highly educated community — 60.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Arlington Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 71.6% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 28.4% |
| 112% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $118,532 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,871 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,751 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $143,679 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 19,967 |
| County GDP | $82,869M |
| Restaurants | 1,607 |
| Healthcare | 2,211 |
| Retail | 2,099 |
| Manufacturing | 811 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,960 |
| 299% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.46% |
| Commute Time | 28.2 min |
| Work from Home | 22.5% |
| Census Median | $403,200 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $454,475 |
| Median List Price | $500,000 |
| Median List Price | $500,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $238 |
| Homes Sold | 39 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Price Drops | 10.8% |
| Inventory | 130 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,727 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,896 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,960 |
| 299% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.46% |
| Obesity | 24.9% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.8% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.7% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Mental Distress | 14.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,610/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,211 |
| Total Violent | 56.4/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 5.3/100K |
| Robbery | 15.8/100K |
| Assault | 35.4/100K |
| Total Property | 975.1/100K |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 175.9/100K |
| Theft | 771.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 27.6/100K |
| Arson | 1.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 55 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.3 inches |
| 15% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Area | 16.6 sq mi (43.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,589/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0974°N, 87.9817°W |
| County FIPS | 17097 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.2% |
| 79% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,589/sq mi |
| Total Area | 16.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 10 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 12 |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,211 |
| Restaurants | 1,607 |
| Retail Stores | 2,099 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 55 |
| Avg Commute | 28.2 min |
| Work from Home | 22.5% |