Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
19%
Rolling Meadows, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,539
Population
23,548
Renter Mix
27% Rent
Escape into suburban charm in Rolling Meadows
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Peaceful
Located in Cook County, Rolling Meadows is a sprawling suburb about 30 miles northwest of Chicago and 20 minutes from O’Hare International Airport. Most of this pleasant city is made up of peaceful streets and community amenities. Kimball Hill Park, South Salk Park, and Sunset Meadow Park provide an escape into nature from within the city while the massive Busse Woods borders the southern part of the city. The southern corner of Rolling Meadows, along Interstate 90, holds the retail and dining options as well as the Meridian Banquet and Conference Center. The rest of Rolling Meadows consists of residential avenues. Renters in Rolling Meadows have several choices of apartments and single-family homes.
Explore the City
Chicagoland Spring Marathon runners take off from the start line heading towards Rolling Meadows.
Boating and kayaking are popular activities in Busse Woods Forest Preserve.
Apartment communities often sit in front of ponds in Rolling Meadows.
South Salk Park is known for it's two-story tower on its well-maintained playground.
Among the various home styles in Rolling Meadows, some feature large horseshoe driveways.
A Rolling Meadow's local utilizes Kimball Hill Park's pond for a pleasant fishing experience.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,879
Average: $109,759
Education
8,097
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,237
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rolling Meadows has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Rolling Meadows, IL is $1,004 for a studio, $1,538 for one bedroom, $1,554 for two bedrooms, and $2,185 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rolling Meadows has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,538/month
764 Sq Ft
House
$2,784/month
1,019 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,146/month
940 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,407/month
1,798 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rolling Meadows, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Central Road Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
519 Students
Kimball Hill Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
500 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
449 Students
John G Conyers Learning Academy
Public
Grades PK-8
Public
Grades 6-8
1,113 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
466 Students
John G Conyers Learning Academy
Public
Grades PK-8
Public
Grades 9-12
1,781 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Spring Valley and Vera Meineke Nature Center
- Northern Illinois Raptor Center
- Camp Reinberg
- Ned Brown / Busse Woods Preserve
- Busse Lake / Busse Woods South
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 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.