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Palatine
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  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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Palatine is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 67,754. Palatine is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Palatine offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Palatine there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Palatine and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Palatine are highly rated.

About

About Palatine...
Population
67,754

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$296,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,328
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    33%
  • Own
    67%
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Palatine Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    22.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    17.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    8.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    17.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    391.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    22.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    19%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    17%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9%
    national  11%

Working in Palatine

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$86,415
National
$69,021

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