What are the schools like in Rolling Meadows, IL?

Rolling Meadows 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 Rolling Meadows?

The median household income in Rolling Meadows, IL is $91,287 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Rolling Meadows, IL?

Rolling Meadows has an average high temperature of 31.9°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Rolling Meadows, IL affordable or expensive?

Rolling Meadows's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rolling Meadows is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $281,300 and the median rent is $1,476 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rolling Meadows, IL?

Rolling Meadows has a violent crime rate of 99.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1274.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rolling Meadows, IL a Good Place to Live?

Rolling Meadows is a small city of 24,054 in Illinois, with a median household income of $91,287 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Rolling Meadows 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 Rolling Meadows is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rolling Meadows 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

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

Metric	Rolling Meadows, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$281,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,476	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$91,287	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rolling Meadows's violent crime rate is 99.7 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

99.7 /100k

Property Crime

1274.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Rolling Meadows 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	Rolling Meadows, 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	41.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rolling Meadows sees average highs of 31.9°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 37.3 inches of annual precipitation and 38.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rolling Meadows, IL
Average High — January	31.9°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	37.3"
Annual Snowfall	38.4"

Demographics

Metric	Rolling Meadows, IL	National Avg
Population	24,054	—
Median Age	38.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.4%	18.9%
Asian	12.4%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	13.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Arlington Heights, IL 3 mi Palatine, IL 3 mi Schaumburg, IL 4 mi Mount Prospect, IL 5 mi Inverness, IL 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60008

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rolling Meadows, IL affordable or expensive?

Rolling Meadows's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Rolling Meadows roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $281,300 and median rent is $1,476/month.

What is the crime rate in Rolling Meadows, IL?

Rolling Meadows's violent crime rate is 99.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1274.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rolling Meadows?

Public schools in Rolling Meadows 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. 41.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rolling Meadows, IL a good place to live?

Rolling Meadows, IL has a population of 24,054, a median household income of $91,287, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. 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 Rolling Meadows?

Rolling Meadows averages 31.9°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.3 inches with about 38.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rolling Meadows?

Rolling Meadows, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60008.

What is the population of Rolling Meadows?

The population of Rolling Meadows, Illinois is 24,054 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rolling Meadows?

Key numbers for living in Rolling Meadows: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $281,300, median household income $91,287, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rolling Meadows side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.