Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,845
Population
79,900
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Northwestern Chicago suburb with small-town community and big-city convenience
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Located 28 miles northwest of Chicago's Loop, Schaumburg offers renters a suburban setting with easy access to city amenities. The community features rental options throughout various neighborhoods, including Weathersfield and the area surrounding Woodfield Mall. One-bedroom apartments in Schaumburg average $1,809 per month, while two-bedroom units typically rent for $2,155.
Outdoor recreation opportunities abound at Spring Valley Nature Center, where visitors can explore 135 acres of trails and natural habitats. The community serves as a commercial center, anchored by Woodfield Mall, one of the state's largest shopping destinations, and the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. The village's German heritage dates back to its early settlers, who named the area after Schaumburg-Lippe, Germany. Today, the area continues to grow, hosting corporate headquarters for companies like Zurich North America and Motorola Solutions.
Explore the City
Schaumburg is a harmonious blend of single family homes, parks, local events and shopping.
A protected elk pasture is located within Busse Woods Nature Preserve.
Retail options near Olde Schaumburg include Ikea.
There are many incredible artworks at Chicago Athenaeum International Sculpture Park.
A resident of Busse Woods uses a boat ramp to start their adventure on Busse Lake.
Chicagoland Radio Control Modelers Club members test out their planes at Busse Woods.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$89,900
Average: $109,455
Education
31,407
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
44,602
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Schaumburg has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Schaumburg, IL is $1,631 for a studio, $1,843 for one bedroom, $2,147 for two bedrooms, and $2,424 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Schaumburg has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,843/month
739 Sq Ft
House
$2,734/month
1,358 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,141/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,756/month
1,318 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Schaumburg, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Jane Addams Junior High School
Public
Grades K-8
763 Students
Michael Collins Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
734 Students
Hoover Math And Science Academy
Public
Grades K-5
674 Students
Edwin Aldrin Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
516 Students
Public
Grades K-5
475 Students
Jane Addams Junior High School
Public
Grades K-8
763 Students
Robert Frost Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
677 Students
Helen Keller Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
560 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,340 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Northern Illinois Raptor Center
- Spring Valley and Vera Meineke Nature Center
- Ned Brown / Busse Woods Preserve
- Meacham Grove Forest Preserve
- Busse Lake / Busse Woods South
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.