At a Glance
Median Income
$101,049
$37,898 per capita
Home Value
$258,300
Zillow: $334,228
Median Rent
$1,849/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
134/100K
712/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
11.2% smoking rate
How Streamwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Streamwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Streamwood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Streamwood residents earn a median household income of $101,049 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,898. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% 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 Streamwood is $258,300 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,228. Median rent is $1,849/month, with 29.9% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Streamwood reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 712/100K. The murder rate is 2.7/100K.
Education
29.1% of adults in Streamwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Streamwood has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population39,055
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density5,001/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born33.2%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,049
Per Capita$37,898
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,300
Rent$1,849
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$334,228
Housing Units13,622
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent134/100K
Property712/100K
Murder2.7/100K
Assault59/100K
Burglary180/100K
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation784 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Streamwood was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
33.2% 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.