Arlington Heights, IL Demographics & Local Data
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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 |
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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% |
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% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Arlington Heights | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 25.4 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 21.9% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
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% |