Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Palatine
Palatine, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,672
Population
66,922
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Enjoy easy access to Chicago from this thriving, family-friendly suburb
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Public Transportation
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Metra
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Rail Service
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College
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Parks
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Nature
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Low Crime
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Palatine is a large, suburban village located about 35 miles northwest of Chicago. Offering a direct line into the city via Metrarail service, it’s a popular home base for Chicago-area commuters; the exceptional public schools and low crime rate also make the area a great choice for families.
The center of town around the intersection of Palatine Road and Plum Grove Road is alive with activity, hosting a collective of specialty shops, coffeehouses, restaurants, and other popular hangouts. Grab a coffee at Christies on your way to the station in the morning, stop into Schnell’s for dinner and a drink in the evening, or swing by Mac’s On Slade to see a band play on the weekend. Harper College sits on the south end of town, serving thousands of students from around the region. The local rental market includes everything from budget-friendly apartments to upscale condos and houses, serving the needs of Palatine’s diverse population.
Explore the City
The upscale, open-air Deer Park Town Center attracts shoppers on the Northwest Highway.
Children have a blast at the playground at Palatine's Community Park.
Brandt’s of Palatine has been serving the community of Downtown Palatine for over 50 years.
Downtown Palatine features many beautiful 19th-century homes.
The views are incredible at Twin Lakes Golf Course and Recreation Area.
There are many scenic trails at Deer Grove Forest Preserve.
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
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Palatine, IL is $1,209 for a studio, $1,646 for one bedroom, $1,950 for two bedrooms, and $2,317 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palatine has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,646/month
771 Sq Ft
House
$2,558/month
1,244 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,816/month
822 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,227/month
1,871 Sq Ft
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
Hunting Ridge Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
714 Students
Marion Jordan Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
487 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
227 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
717 Students
Public
Grades K-5
593 Students
Walter R Sundling Jr High School
Public
Grades 6-8
609 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
591 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
2,708 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,652 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
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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
Military Bases
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway International
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RPM
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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.