Palatine, IL

Living in Palatine

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Bikeability 45
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Walkability 44
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Commute 33
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 34
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Public Safety 43
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Airports 93
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 64
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Schools 23
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Residents

68k Population +993 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
50% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian12%
Black3%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate16%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$81k Median Household Income +$6.5k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more12%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector80%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$284k Median Home Value -$28k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$165 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached44%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas80%

Crime

Violent Crime in Palatine

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Palatine

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (64%)(32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump26%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 11
Feb 27 2 8
Mar 36 2 5
Apr 48 3 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 5 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 40 3 1
Dec 27 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palatine

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding74
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Palatine, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Palatine, IL

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Quest Academy
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Quest Academy
0 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Palatine, IL

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Judson University
13 miles, W
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Lake Forest College
14 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Palatine, IL

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Airports

Airports near Palatine, IL

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