Arlington Heights, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Arlington Heights | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 74,627 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4483.9 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.24% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.9 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 31,681 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Arlington Heights grew by 0.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 77,594 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Arlington Heights has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Arlington Heights | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $113,604 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.32% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Arlington Heights is about 38% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Arlington Heights | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $286,315 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,652 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.8% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Arlington Heights is about 14.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,652 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Arlington Heights spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 211 hours, about 8.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Arlington Heights | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.4 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.7 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 211 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,551 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 21.9% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,933 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,063 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Arlington Heights is 25 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Arlington Heights has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Arlington Heights | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.8% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Arlington Heights has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Arlington Heights | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.4% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.2% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Arlington Heights, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Arlington Heights, IL is the largest of the 5 cities compared here, 74,627 residents against a local median of 43,720. Where Arlington Heights, IL breaks from the cities next to it is median household income, sitting 17% above the local median of $97,119 at $113,604. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread $15,755 on median household income, so Arlington Heights, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Arlington Heights, IL has the highest median household income of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights, IL | 74,627 | $113,604 #1/5 | $286,315 #4/5 | 25.4 min #4/5 |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 23,336 | $96,654 | $322,503 | 23.0 min |
| Mount Prospect, IL | 51,830 | $100,936 | $289,069 | 23.4 min |
| Palatine, IL | 56,455 | $97,583 | $411,512 | 25.6 min |
| Wheeling, IL | 35,611 | $85,181 | $209,277 | 23.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Arlington Heights, Illinois.
What is the population of Arlington Heights, Illinois?
The population of Arlington Heights, Illinois is 74,627, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Arlington Heights, Illinois?
The population density of Arlington Heights, Illinois is 4483.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Arlington Heights, Illinois?
The median household income in Arlington Heights, Illinois is $113,604, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Arlington Heights, Illinois?
The median home price in Arlington Heights, Illinois is $286,315, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Arlington Heights, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 3.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.