At a Glance
Median Income
$95,950
$49,950 per capita
Home Value
$347,900
Zillow: $364,894
Median Rent
$1,467/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.8%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Palatine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palatine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palatine a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palatine residents earn a median household income of $95,950 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,950. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palatine is $347,900 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,894. Median rent is $1,467/month, with 30.1% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Palatine reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 453/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
49.8% of adults in Palatine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palatine has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population66,548
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density4,713/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,950
Per Capita$49,950
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$347,900
Rent$1,467
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$364,894
Housing Units28,065
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property453/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault29/100K
Burglary46/100K
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation768 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.8%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Palatine was built in 1977.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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