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Welcome to Palatine

Palatine is a thriving village of roughly 66,500 residents in Chicago’s northwest suburbs, known for striking a balance between an active downtown and abundant green space. The Palatine Park District maintains 28 parks and an 18-hole golf course, and the nearby Deer Grove Forest Preserve offers close to 2,000 acres of trails. A charming, self-sufficient downtown — anchored by local restaurants, breweries, a popular farmers market, and seasonal street festivals — gives the village a strong sense of community.

Palatine’s real estate market is diverse and value-oriented relative to some neighboring suburbs. Buyers will find everything from starter homes and townhomes to larger single-family residences across established and newer neighborhoods. Commuters benefit from the Palatine Metra station and quick I-90 access to the Chicago Loop, a meaningful driver of demand. As in much of the northwest suburbs, well-priced, move-in-ready homes tend to sell quickly.

Palatine is one of GetBurbed’s core northwest-suburban markets, neighboring Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove. For a feel of the area’s lifestyle and events, see our guide to things to do around the ‘burbs. Led by founding @properties Christie’s agent Holly Connors, the GetBurbed team pairs more than $1 billion in lifetime sales with insider knowledge of Palatine’s neighborhoods, schools, and commute options.

Palatine has mastered the art of balance.

The growing community has a healthy mix of residents who enjoy its friendly suburban lifestyle and businesses that fuel the local economy.

The village embraces growth to support a wealth of amenities and services. The Palatine Park District has 28 parks, an 18-hole golf course, and a variety of classes from fitness and sports to arts and crafts. Palatine offers scenic views with winding trails, beautiful residential areas, and nearby Deer Grove Forest Preserve.

Palatine’s downtown business district is both charming and self-sufficient for residents. Restaurants include a mix of local favorites from classic eateries to upscale breweries, as well as a variety of local bars. The village hosts several street festivals and a popular farmers market.

Commuters have access to the Chicago Loop with the Palatine Metra station and I-90. The nearby Chicago Executive Airport offers private and corporate aircraft services.

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Overview for Palatine, IL

66,548 people live in Palatine, where the median age is 39.6 and the average individual income is $49,950. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

66,548

Total Population

39.6 years

Median Age

High

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

$49,950

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Palatine, IL

Population Households Employment

Palatine has 26,819 households, with an average household size of 2.47. 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. 66,548 people call Palatine home. The population density is 4,715.03 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

66,548

Total Population

High

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

39.6

Median Age

48 / 52%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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26,819

Total Households

2.47

Average Household Size

$49,950

Average individual Income

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15 to 29 Minutes

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Palatine, IL

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The following schools are within or nearby Palatine. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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