Living in Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rolling Meadows · Census data 2020–2024
Rolling Meadows has 24,027 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $98,514 (18% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $326,200, the median rent is $1,607/month.
Rolling Meadows at a glance
- Population
- 24,027
- Median age
- 39.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $98,514State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $326,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,607/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Rolling Meadows a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rolling Meadows
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rolling Meadows the median home value is $326,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,607 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,106 a month in housing costs.
Rolling Meadows median household income
The median household income in Rolling Meadows is $98,514 and the income per person is $46,120. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Rolling Meadows: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,881
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.53
Rolling Meadows demographics
- Population
- 24,027
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 9,336
- Foreign-born
- 29%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rolling Meadows ›
Education in Rolling Meadows
43.7% of adults 25 and older in Rolling Meadows have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 15.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rolling Meadows
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 71.5%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Rolling Meadows vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows | 24,027 | $98,514 | $326,200 | $1,607 |
| Arlington Heights | 76,005 | $116,723 | $414,500 | $1,760 |
| Palatine | 66,293 | $97,819 | $355,600 | $1,549 |
| Schaumburg | 76,868 | $97,514 | $330,400 | $1,812 |
| Mount Prospect | 55,472 | $101,720 | $397,400 | $1,502 |
| Inverness | 7,275 | $207,434 | $715,600 | — |
| Elk Grove Village | 31,987 | $94,175 | $347,100 | $1,618 |
| Prospect Heights | 15,618 | $85,008 | $346,500 | $1,475 |
| Hoffman Estates | 51,175 | $106,806 | $351,900 | $1,734 |
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What is the median household income in Rolling Meadows, IL?
The median household income in Rolling Meadows is $98,514, 18% 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 Rolling Meadows?
The median home value in Rolling Meadows is $326,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Rolling Meadows?
The median gross rent in Rolling Meadows is $1,607 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Rolling Meadows, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Rolling Meadows?
The median age in Rolling Meadows is 39.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Rolling Meadows?
The average commute to work in Rolling Meadows is 26 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rolling Meadows?
The unemployment rate in Rolling Meadows is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rolling Meadows?
43.7% of adults in Rolling Meadows 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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