What are the schools like in Palatine, IL?

Palatine is served primarily by Palatine CCSD 15. The district operates 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Palatine?

The median household income in Palatine, IL is $93,383 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Palatine, IL?

Palatine has an average high temperature of 28.7°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.5 inches.

Palatine, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Palatine, IL affordable or expensive?

Palatine's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Palatine is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $337,200 and the median rent is $1,427 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Palatine, IL?

Palatine has a violent crime rate of 67.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 941.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Palatine, IL a Good Place to Live?

Palatine is a mid-sized city of 67,223 in Illinois, with a median household income of $93,383 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Palatine stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Palatine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Palatine city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Palatine's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Palatine costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Palatine, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$337,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,427	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,383	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Palatine's violent crime rate is 67.2 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

67.2 /100k

Property Crime

941.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Palatine is served primarily by Palatine CCSD 15. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Palatine, IL	National Avg
School District	Palatine CCSD 15	—
Elementary Schools	15	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Palatine sees average highs of 28.7°F in January and 81.3°F in July, with 37.3 inches of annual precipitation and 38.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Palatine, IL
Average High — January	28.7°F
Average High — July	81.3°F
Annual Precipitation	37.3"
Annual Snowfall	38.5"

Demographics

Metric	Palatine, IL	National Avg
Population	67,223	—
Median Age	39.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.6%	18.9%
Asian	13.1%	6.3%
Under 18	22.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Inverness, IL 3 mi Rolling Meadows, IL 3 mi Arlington Heights, IL 3 mi Deer Park, IL 4 mi Kildeer, IL 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Palatine

Palatine, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

60067 60074

Palatine vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palatine, IL affordable or expensive?

Palatine's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Palatine roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $337,200 and median rent is $1,427/month.

What is the crime rate in Palatine, IL?

Palatine's violent crime rate is 67.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 941.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Palatine?

Public schools in Palatine are operated by Palatine CCSD 15. The district has 15 elementary, 5 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 49.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Palatine, IL a good place to live?

Palatine, IL has a population of 67,223, a median household income of $93,383, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Palatine?

Palatine averages 28.7°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.3 inches with about 38.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Palatine?

Palatine, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 60067, 60074.

What is the population of Palatine?

The population of Palatine, Illinois is 67,223 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Palatine?

Key numbers for living in Palatine: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $337,200, median household income $93,383, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Palatine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.