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Palatine

A pleasant mix of residential, commercial, light industrial, and office space, surrounded by parks and open space, provide Palatine with a solid tax base and a tranquil atmosphere.
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Welcome to Palatine

Located just 30 miles from Chicago’s Loop and 14 miles from O’Hare International Airport, Palatine puts metropolitan cultural and business advantages within easy reach, while providing an away-from-it-all hometown feeling for its residents.
 
A pleasant mix of residential, commercial, light industrial, and office space, surrounded by parks and open space, provide Palatine with a solid tax base and a tranquil atmosphere.
 
Recreation and leisure activities abound in Palatine. Civic, religious and community groups of nearly every description welcome new and old residents alike. Dozens of homeowners associations foster a sense of old-fashioned neighborliness. Award-winning schools are a source of tremendous pride in Palatine.
 

Community Highlights

Deer Grove Forest Preserve

The preserve offers 1,800 acres (729 hectares) of hiking, fishing, and picnic areas, campgrounds, and bird-watching spots. The nature at Deer Grove includes wetlands and prairies full of woodland wildflowers, salamanders, chorus frogs, and many native and migrating birds.
 

Palatine Public Library

The Palatine Public Library began in 1920 when Boy Scout Troop One gathered just over 500 books, comprised of what residents could spare from their own shelves. Today the library offers a variety of services including Storytimes, events, classes, workshops, art exhibits and displays, and much more. Check out the website here.
 

Palatine Park District

Is a municipal governing agency established for the purpose of providing parks, facilities, and recreational programs for the community. Visit their website or facilities to find endless fun full of activities including events, programs, parks, etc.
 

Downtown Palatine Streetfest

The Downtown Palatine Street Fest is a great family-friendly event that occurs in the summertime. It’s completely free to attend the fest, although the different food trucks and retailers there charge separately for their products. The festival is a great opportunity to see the town if you’re unfamiliar, and you’ll get to see some great live music that plays throughout the day. The Kids Zone also has fun activities like face painting, games, and bubblers.
 

Local Schools

Community Consolidated School District 15

Community Consolidated School District 15 is the third largest elementary district in Illinois, serving a diverse population of all or part of seven northwest suburban communities: Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, South Barrington, Arlington Heights, and Schaumburg.
 

Township High School District 211

“The Mission of Township High School District 211 is to serve the educational needs of the community by developing and implementing quality programs which challenge students to achieve their potential to become contributing, informed citizens capable of meeting the demands of a changing world.”
 

Harper College

Harper College, located in the southwest corner of the Village of Palatine, is a comprehensive community college dedicated to providing excellent education at an affordable cost, promoting personal growth, enriching the local community, and meeting the challenges of a global society.
 
Utility Companies
 
  • Cable and Internet
    • AT&T TV, Internet & Phone services - (800) 288-2020
    • Xfinity by Comcast TV, Internet & Phone services800.Xfinity
  • Electric - ComEd at 800.Edison1 - (800) 334-7661
  • Water and Sewer - Village Utility Services include water, sewer, and refuse collection. Please contact the Finance Department at 359-9082 to activate your account
  • Natural Gas - Nicor - To establish gas service with Nicor, please call (888) 642-6748 or sign-up online at Nicor. For leaks, odors & emergencies, call 911 or 888.Nicor4U ((888) 642-6748) immediately.
  • Refuse and Recycling - Contact Groot directly at (800) 244-1977
  • Underground Utilities - Before digging anywhere around your property, please call J.U.L.I.E. This will bring out all of the utility companies to mark the location of any buried lines. If you dig and wind up cutting any buried lines, it could cost you big money or even your life. Call (800) 892-0123 or call 811.

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Overview for Palatine, IL

74,414 people live in Palatine, where the median age is 39.9 and the average individual income is $53,054.612. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

74,414

Total Population

39.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$53,054.612

Average individual Income

Around Palatine, IL

There's plenty to do around Palatine, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

73
Very Walkable
Walking Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Orangetheory Fitness Palatine, Move Studio, and Village Family Hair Care.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 3.28 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.92 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.19 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.74 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 0.91 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.96 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Palatine, IL

Population Households Employment

Palatine has 29,641 households, with an average household size of 4.99. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Palatine do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 74,414 people call Palatine home. The population density is 3,993.069 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

74,414

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.924678151960656

Median Age

48.8 / 51.2%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
29,641

Total Households

4.99

Average Household Size

$53,054.612

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Palatine, IL

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