At a Glance
Median Income
$94,690
$49,394 per capita
Home Value
$312,200
Zillow: $341,525
Median Rent
$1,774/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
99/100K
2,126/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.6%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Schaumburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Schaumburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Schaumburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Schaumburg residents earn a median household income of $94,690 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,394. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% 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 Schaumburg is $312,200 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,525. Median rent is $1,774/month, with 25.9% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Schaumburg reports 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,126/100K. The murder rate is 2.7/100K.
Education
50.6% of adults in Schaumburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Schaumburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population76,780
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density3,962/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,690
Per Capita$49,394
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$312,200
Rent$1,774
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$341,525
Housing Units33,725
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent99/100K
Property2,126/100K
Murder2.7/100K
Assault29/100K
Burglary136/100K
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation801 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.6%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Schaumburg was built in 1979.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.4% 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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