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Rolling Meadows, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County
Rolling Meadows, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Rolling Meadows a Good Place to Live?
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 3.2% (11% below 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 $315,543. 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 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,067/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 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.