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Arlington Heights, IL
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Arlington Heights, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Arlington Heights a Good Place to Live?
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 2.4% (33% 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 $454,475. 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 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 797/100K. The murder rate is 2.7/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.