At a Glance
Median Income
$62,404
$47,111 per capita
Home Value
$136,700
Zillow: $205,269
Median Rent
$397/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
16.0% smoking rate
How Palatine Bridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palatine Bridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palatine Bridge a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palatine Bridge residents earn a median household income of $62,404 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,111. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,248 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palatine Bridge is $136,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,269. Median rent is $397/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
25.4% of adults in Palatine Bridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palatine Bridge has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population682
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density741/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,404
Per Capita$47,111
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$2,632M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,700
Rent$397
Ownership57.7%
Zillow$205,269
Housing Units393
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,219/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation409 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute33 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Palatine Bridge was founded in 1723.
The median home in Palatine Bridge was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.