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Arlington Heights, IL

Founded 1887Cook CountyElev. 200 m
Population
76,220
Median home
$403,200
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
20
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights is a city in Illinois with about 76,220 residents. Arlington Heights was founded in 1887 and sits in Cook County. The median age is 42.7 and the median household income is $118,532. Homes carry a median value of $403,200, and about 73% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (74.6%). Around 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
76,220
Median age
42.7
Median household income
$118,532
Per-capita income
$60,871
Poverty rate
6.3%
High-school grad or higher
96.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
60.2%
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg. commute
28.2 min
Work from home
22.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White74.6%
Hispanic or Latino9.6%
Black2.9%
Asian9.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts58%
Sales & office19.6%
Production, transportation & material moving9.6%
Service9.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$403,200
Median gross rent
$1,727/mo
Owner-occupied
73.3%
Median year built
1973
Households
31,248
Avg. household size
2.41

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Arlington Heights has 20 public schools — 10 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading69%
Math56%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

John Hersey High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Newcomer CenterHighGrades 9–12
The Academy at Forest ViewHighGrades 9–12
Vanguard SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Young Adult ProgramHighGrades 9–12
South Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Thomas Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Dryden Elem SchoolElementary
Edgar A Poe Elem SchoolElementary
Greenbrier Elem SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Ivy Hill Elem SchoolElementary
J W Riley Elem SchoolElementary
Juliette Low Elem SchoolElementary
Olive-Mary Stitt SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime78% below national
Arlington Heights86
Illinois322
United States386
↑ 95% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime51% below national
Arlington Heights957
Illinois1,791
United States1,952
↑ 18% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Arlington Heights Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

14 facilities in Arlington Heights report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Honeywell Inc · Cook CountyMotorola Inc · Cook CountyNorthrop Corp Defense Systems Div · Cook CountyVarian X-Ray Products · Cook CountyBuhrke Industries Llc · Cook CountyBritt Industries Inc · Cook CountyCitgo Arlington Heights Terminal · Cook CountyTriton West Llc - Shell Des Plaines Terminal · Cook CountyAlden & Ott Printing Inks Co · Cook CountyExxonmobil Oil Corp Des Plaines Terminal · Cook CountyAmpco Metal Inc · Cook CountyAmersham Corp · Cook County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · Cook County
Cold waveVery High
Heat waveVery High
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Strong windVery High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Arlington Heights is in Cook County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Arlington Heights was founded in 1887 and sits in Cook County. Elevation ~200 m.

Population trend
78K75K76,22020002024
Map of Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights, IL
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Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Muller HouseWheeler--Magnus Round BarnBanta, Nathaniel Moore, House
Notable people from Arlington Heights
Charlie KirkJonathan SpectorBrian McBrideLee StrobelJimmy GaroppoloSebastian ManiscalcoShannon Dunn-DowningMax ChristieChristopher NowinskiTom Preissing
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Nearby cities
Palatine (3 mi)Mount Prospect (3 mi)Buffalo Grove (5 mi)Des Plaines (6 mi)Schaumburg (7 mi)Glenview (8 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Arlington Heights, IL (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Jason Lonell Walker, 48
Arlington Heights · 60004
AKA Xx J-Spice, Xx Kayoz
Christopher Q Allen, 70
Arlington Heights · Cook County
AKA Christopher Allen, Chris Q Allen

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Arlington Heights — frequently asked

What is the population of Arlington Heights, Illinois?
Arlington Heights has a population of about 76,220, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Arlington Heights?
The median home value in Arlington Heights is $403,200, and the median gross rent is $1,727/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Arlington Heights safe? What is the crime rate?
Arlington Heights Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 86 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Arlington Heights face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cook County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, heat wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Arlington Heights?
Arlington Heights has 20 public schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Arlington Heights?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Arlington Heights. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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