Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Arlington Heights, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,953
Population
76,743
Renter Mix
26% Rent
One of America’s finest suburban communities, just minutes from downtown Chicago.
Bike-Friendly
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Upscale
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Suburb
Arlington Heights, located in Chicago's northwestern suburbs, combines comfortable suburban living with metropolitan convenience. The downtown district stands out for its award-winning design, featuring the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre and an array of restaurants and shops. Housing options range from downtown high-rise apartments to established residential areas like Scarsdale and Northgate. One-bedroom apartments currently rent for $1,883 per month, while two-bedroom units average $2,299.
The community features a walkable downtown and outdoor recreation spaces, including Lake Arlington with its surrounding trail system. Two Metra stations connect residents to downtown Chicago, making commuting convenient. The Arlington Heights Memorial Library, recognized nationally for its excellence, serves as a cultural cornerstone. Local traditions include the Arlington Heights Frontier Days Festival, a summer celebration that draws visitors from across the region. The former Arlington International Racecourse site represents a significant piece of local history and may become the future home of the Chicago Bears.
Explore the City
Veteran memorial stone is located near Kimball Hill Park in Arlington Heights.
Condos are found near the shopping centers in Kimball
Parks in Arlington Heights offer plenty of space for walking pets and enjoying sunny weather.
Split levels sit beside ranch homes in the streets of Arlington Heights.
Shoppers enjoy the fresh produce at the Arlington Heights Farmers Market in Arlington Heights.
Memorial Park features a flame sculpture in Arlington Heights.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$107,502
Average: $132,574
Education
35,476
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
41,749
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Arlington Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Arlington Heights, IL is $1,944 for a studio, $1,937 for one bedroom, $2,361 for two bedrooms, and $2,689 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arlington Heights has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,937/month
763 Sq Ft
House
$3,288/month
1,494 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,079/month
1,127 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Arlington Heights, IL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
577 Students
Public
Grades K-5
373 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
369 Students
Public
Grades K-5
626 Students
Public
Grades K-5
622 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,014 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
803 Students
Riley School-DHH Elementary PRGRM
Public
13 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
2,041 Students
Riley School-DHH Elementary PRGRM
Public
13 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-12
Northwest Educational Council For Student Success
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dam No. 2 Woods
- Buffalo Creek
- Ned Brown / Busse Woods Preserve
- Busse Lake / Busse Woods South
- Camp Reinberg
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.