Living in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arlington Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Arlington Heights has 76,005 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $116,723 (40% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $414,500, the median rent is $1,760/month.
Arlington Heights at a glance
- Population
- 76,005
- Median age
- 42.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $116,723State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $414,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,760/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Arlington Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 57% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Arlington Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arlington Heights the median home value is $414,500, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,760 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,642 a month in housing costs.
Arlington Heights median household income
The median household income in Arlington Heights is $116,723 and the income per person is $62,826. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Arlington Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 33,005
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.39
Arlington Heights demographics
- Population
- 76,005
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 31,466
- Foreign-born
- 21.5%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arlington Heights ›
Education in Arlington Heights
60.4% of adults 25 and older in Arlington Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 26.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arlington Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 25.1%
- Drive alone
- 62%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Arlington Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights | 76,005 | $116,723 | $414,500 | $1,760 |
| Rolling Meadows | 24,027 | $98,514 | $326,200 | $1,607 |
| Prospect Heights | 15,618 | $85,008 | $346,500 | $1,475 |
| Mount Prospect | 55,472 | $101,720 | $397,400 | $1,502 |
| Palatine | 66,293 | $97,819 | $355,600 | $1,549 |
| Wheeling | 38,433 | $85,205 | $266,200 | $1,663 |
| Buffalo Grove | 42,891 | $129,395 | $412,300 | $2,037 |
| Des Plaines | 59,156 | $97,875 | $335,600 | $1,606 |
| Inverness | 7,275 | $207,434 | $715,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Arlington Heights, IL?
The median household income in Arlington Heights is $116,723, 40% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Arlington Heights?
The median home value in Arlington Heights is $414,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Arlington Heights?
The median gross rent in Arlington Heights is $1,760 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Arlington Heights, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 57% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Arlington Heights?
The median age in Arlington Heights is 42.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Arlington Heights?
The average commute to work in Arlington Heights is 28 minutes; 25.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arlington Heights?
The unemployment rate in Arlington Heights is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arlington Heights?
60.4% of adults in Arlington Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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