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Arlington Heights
  • Town in Illinois

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Arlington Heights is a town in Illinois with a population of 77,283. Arlington Heights is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Arlington Heights offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Arlington Heights there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Arlington Heights and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Arlington Heights are highly rated.

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About Arlington Heights...
Population
77,283

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$360,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,507
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    27%
  • Own
    73%
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Arlington Heights Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    40.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    22.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    9.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    107.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    928.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    40.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    4%
  • 25-34 years
    11%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    19%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    24%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

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