Palatine, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

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Updated: 2022-04-08
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Palatine, Illinois Info Snack

Population
67,875
Unemployment
4.5%
Poverty
9.9%
Median Home
$286,600
Median Income
$83,495
Median Rent
$1,236

Palatine SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
7
Diversity
9
Safety
9.5
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
5

Palatine, IL Cost Of Living

117
Palatine's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Palatine Illinois National Average
Overall 117 98 100
Services 114 95 100
Groceries 108 97 100
Health 99 99 100
Housing 139 96 100
Transportation 115 105 100
Utilities 93 94 100

Palatine, IL Photos

Deer Grove Sunset
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Palatine Metra Station
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Deer Grove Sunset
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Rankings for Palatine in Illinois

Map Of Palatine, IL

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Population over time in Palatine

Year Population % Change
2020 67,875 -1.4%
2019 68,847 -0.4%
2018 69,099 0.0%
2017 69,098 -0.1%
2016 69,188 0.3%
2015 69,015 0.4%
2014 68,738 0.6%
2013 68,338 0.7%
2012 67,887 0.7%
2011 67,414 -

Race / Ethnicity in Palatine

White
63.1% (42,803)
African American
3.1% (2,083)
American Indian
0.0% (18)
Asian
11.1% (7,565)
Hawaiian
0.0% (2)
Other
0.1% (99)
Two Or More
1.9% (1,321)
Hispanic
20.6% (13,984)
Race Palatine IL USA
White 63.1% 60.8% 60.1%
African American 3.1% 13.9% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 11.1% 5.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 1.9% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 20.6% 17.2% 18.2%

Gender in Palatine

Female
52.3% (35,512)
Male
47.7% (32,363)
Gender Palatine IL USA
Female 52.3% 50.9% 50.8%
Male 47.7% 49.1% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Palatine for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
7.0% (4,751)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (2,036)
High School / GED
16.0% (10,860)
Some College
18.0% (12,217)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (4,751)
Bachelor's Degree
31.0% (21,041)
Master's Degree
15.0% (10,181)
Professional Degree
2.0% (1,357)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (678)
Education Palatine IL USA
< 9th Grade 7.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 6.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 16.0% 26.0% 27.0%
Some College 18.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 31.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 15.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Palatine, Illinois

Less than $10,000
2.8% (189,920)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.6% (106,608)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.2% (422,129)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.2% (488,475)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.2% (760,947)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.5% (1,053,931)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.4% (845,018)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.5% (1,321,339)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.7% (793,360)
$200,000 or more
11.9% (805,768)
Income Palatine IL USA
Less than $10,000 2.8% 6.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.6% 3.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.2% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.2% 8.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.2% 11.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.5% 16.7% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.4% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.5% 16.6% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.7% 7.8% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 11.9% 8.8% 8.3%

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