Rolling Meadows, 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 | Rolling Meadows | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,336 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4149.2 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.29% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.9 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,628 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Rolling Meadows grew by 0.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 24,238 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Rolling Meadows has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Rolling Meadows | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,654 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.65% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Rolling Meadows is about 18% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Rolling Meadows | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $322,503 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,670 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.3% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Rolling Meadows is about 16.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,670 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Rolling Meadows spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 192 hours, about 8.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Rolling Meadows | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.0 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.0 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 192 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,940 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.0% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 15,410 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,033 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Rolling Meadows is 23 minutes, shorter 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
Rolling Meadows has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Rolling Meadows | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.5% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Rolling Meadows has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Rolling Meadows | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.7 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.5% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.6% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Rolling Meadows, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Rolling Meadows, IL is the smallest of the 5 cities compared here, 23,336 residents against a local median of 65,541. The measure that sets Rolling Meadows, IL apart most is median home price: $322,503, 22% above the local median of $265,285.
The cities themselves spread $202,556 on median home price, so Rolling Meadows, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Rolling Meadows, IL has the 2nd highest median home price of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 23,336 | $96,654 #4/5 | $322,503 #2/5 | 23.0 min #1/5 |
| Palatine, IL | 56,455 | $97,583 | $411,512 | 25.6 min |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 74,627 | $113,604 | $286,315 | 25.4 min |
| Schaumburg, IL | 75,461 | $97,260 | $244,256 | 23.9 min |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 27,085 | $94,095 | $208,956 | 23.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
What is the population of Rolling Meadows, Illinois?
The population of Rolling Meadows, Illinois is 23,336, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Rolling Meadows, Illinois?
The population density of Rolling Meadows, Illinois is 4149.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Rolling Meadows, Illinois?
The median household income in Rolling Meadows, Illinois is $96,654, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Rolling Meadows, Illinois?
The median home price in Rolling Meadows, Illinois is $322,503, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Rolling Meadows, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Rolling Meadows, Illinois is 5.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.