Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Palatine, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,663
Population
66,922
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Enjoy easy access to Chicago from this thriving suburb
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Palatine, Illinois sits about 30 miles northwest of Chicago, and that distance from the city is exactly what makes it worth a second look. This Cook County village carries a small-town feel without being disconnected from the broader metro area. The Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line runs directly through Palatine, making downtown Chicago reachable on a regular commute. Harper College, a respected two-year institution with deep roots in the community, anchors the area's educational identity and draws students from across the northwest suburbs.
Neighborhoods range from quiet residential streets lined with ranch homes and two-story Colonials to newer developments offering attached townhomes and well-maintained apartment communities. The housing mix reflects decades of steady growth, giving renters options that span budget-conscious studio units to spacious multi-bedroom layouts. High-rise living is less common here, but mid-rise and garden-style apartment communities are easy to find throughout the village.
Palatine's identity is shaped by its suburban character and its strong sense of community investment. The village hosts Palatine Jaycees Ribfest each summer, one of the area's longest-running outdoor festivals drawing tens of thousands of visitors to downtown. Residents enjoy a grounded, accessible pace of life that keeps the city feeling approachable without sacrificing the conveniences that come with being part of the greater Chicago region.
Explore the City
Brandt’s of Palatine has been serving the community of Downtown Palatine for over 50 years.
Downtown Palatine features many beautiful 19th-century homes.
Playground at Palatine's Community Park.
Woodfield Mall attracts shoppers from all over Chicagoland.
There are many scenic trails at Deer Grove Forest Preserve.
The views are incredible at Twin Lakes Golf Course and Recreation Area.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$88,397
Average: $116,669
Education
26,832
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
38,357
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Palatine has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Palatine, IL is $1,245 for a studio, $1,663 for one bedroom, $1,961 for two bedrooms, and $2,425 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palatine has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,663/month
767 Sq Ft
House
$2,578/month
1,111 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,837/month
784 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,814/month
1,330 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Palatine, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
471 Students
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
403 Students
Hunting Ridge Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
595 Students
Marion Jordan Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
470 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
227 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
853 Students
Walter R Sundling Jr High School
Public
Grades 6-8
662 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
591 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
2,601 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,499 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Camp Reinberg
- Deer Grove
- Baker's Lake Nature Preserve
- Buffalo Creek
- Northern Illinois Raptor Center
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 June 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.