At a Glance
Median Income
$118,532
$60,871 per capita
Home Value
$403,200
Zillow: $495,520
Median Rent
$1,727/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
54/100K
911/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.2%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
8.6% smoking rate
How Arlington Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arlington Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arlington Heights a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arlington Heights residents earn a median household income of $118,532 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,871. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arlington Heights is $403,200 , 43% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $495,520. Median rent is $1,727/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Arlington Heights reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 911/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
60.2% of adults in Arlington Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arlington Heights has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
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 40.
Data Overview
People
Population76,220
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density4,589/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born21.0%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,532
Per Capita$60,871
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A+
Home Value$403,200
Rent$1,727
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$495,520
Housing Units33,416
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent54/100K
Property911/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault27/100K
Burglary163/100K
Health
Obesity24.9%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation728 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.2%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+25.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Arlington Heights was founded in 1887.
The median home in Arlington Heights was built in 1973.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
21.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.