Streamwood, 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 | Streamwood | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,804 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4820.7 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.45% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.7 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,858 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Streamwood grew by 24.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 38,402 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Streamwood has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Streamwood | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,838 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.98% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Streamwood is about 18% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Streamwood | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $191,341 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,714 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.4% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Streamwood is about 9.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,714 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Streamwood spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 215 hours, about 9.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Streamwood | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.8 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.6 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 215 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,659 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,605 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Streamwood is 26 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
Streamwood has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Streamwood | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.6% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.97 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Streamwood has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Streamwood | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.0% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.9% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Streamwood, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Streamwood, IL is typical in size for this group, 37,804 residents against a local median of 39,801, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. Where Streamwood, IL breaks from the cities next to it is median home price, sitting 22% below the local median of $245,889 at $191,341.
The cities themselves spread $282,162 on median home price, so Streamwood, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Streamwood, IL has the 5th highest median home price of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streamwood, IL | 37,804 | $96,838 #4/5 | $191,341 #5/5 | 25.8 min #3/5 |
| Bartlett, IL | 33,195 | $126,756 | $507,983 | 27.3 min |
| Hanover Park, IL | 29,338 | $93,347 | $225,821 | 25.8 min |
| Hoffman Estates, IL | 46,407 | $101,953 | $247,522 | 25.6 min |
| Schaumburg, IL | 75,461 | $97,260 | $244,256 | 23.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Streamwood, Illinois.
What is the population of Streamwood, Illinois?
The population of Streamwood, Illinois is 37,804, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Streamwood, Illinois?
The population density of Streamwood, Illinois is 4820.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Streamwood, Illinois?
The median household income in Streamwood, Illinois is $96,838, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Streamwood, Illinois?
The median home price in Streamwood, Illinois is $191,341, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Streamwood, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Streamwood, Illinois is 3.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.