Rolling Meadows, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
23,981 Population 4,267/sq mi density
$100,424 Median Income $46,475 per capita
$299,700 Home Value $339,504 Zillow
$1,563 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
100 Violent Crime/100K 1,443 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$100,424 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$299,700 home value, $1,563/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
100 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Rolling Meadows, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,424
34% above
$46,475 per capita
Home Value
$299,700
6% above
Zillow: $339,504
Median Rent
$1,563/mo
34% above
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
100/100K
74% below
1,443/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.5%
20% above
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
17% below
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Rolling Meadows Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rolling Meadows's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
134%
Home Value
106%
Rent
134%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
120%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rolling Meadows a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rolling Meadows residents earn a median household income of $100,424 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,475. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% 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 Rolling Meadows is $299,700 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,504. Median rent is $1,563/month, with 26.3% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Rolling Meadows reports 100 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,443/100K.

Education

40.5% of adults in Rolling Meadows hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rolling Meadows 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 43.

Data Overview

People

Population23,981
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density4,267/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born27.1%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,424
Per Capita$46,475
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$299,700
Rent$1,563
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$339,504
Housing Units9,602
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent100/100K
Property1,443/100K

Health

Obesity26.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation715 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.5%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries13

Did You Know?

Rolling Meadows was founded in 1953.
The median home in Rolling Meadows was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
27.1% 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.