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Crime in Palatine summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Palatine. Key points include:
There were 645 total crimes in Palatine in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Palatine is 1,008.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Palatine is 67.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Palatine is 941.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Palatine is -52.41% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Palatine Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Palatine / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 645 | 1,008.4 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 43 | 67.2 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.6 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 9.4 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 25 | 39.1 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 602 | 941.2 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 135 | 211.1 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 426 | 666.0 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 41 | 64.1 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Palatine summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Palatine. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Palatine is 113 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Palatine is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Palatine is $375,854.
The median income in Palatine is $97,819.
Palatine's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Palatine Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Palatine | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 153 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Palatine, IL Weather
The average high in Palatine is 59.1° and the average low is 42.0°.
There are 72.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.2 inches of precipitation each year with 34.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Palatine |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Palatine Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Palatine
The current population in Palatine is 66,293. The population has decreased 1.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 66,293 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 66,548 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 67,223 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 67,754 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 67,875 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 68,407 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 68,847 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 69,099 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 69,098 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 69,188 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 69,015 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 68,738 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 68,338 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 67,887 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 67,414 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Palatine
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Palatine is:
60.7% White with 40,229 White residents.
4.5% African American with 2,977 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
12.5% Asian with 8,318 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 53 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 197 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 1,810 Two Or More residents.
19.2% Hispanic with 12,703 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Palatine | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.7% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.5% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 12.5% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 19.2% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Palatine
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Palatine is 51.6% female with 34,200 female residents.
Palatine is 48.4% male with 32,093 male residents.
| Gender | Palatine | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Palatine for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Palatine completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Palatine completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Palatine completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Palatine completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Palatine completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Palatine completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Palatine completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Palatine completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Palatine completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Palatine | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Palatine, Illinois
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3.8% of households in Palatine earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Palatine earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.4% of households in Palatine earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.1% of households in Palatine earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.5% of households in Palatine earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.2% of households in Palatine earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.0% of households in Palatine earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.2% of households in Palatine earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.6% of households in Palatine earn $150,000 to $199,999.
16.9% of households in Palatine earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Palatine | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.8% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.4% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.5% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.2% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.9% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
