Palatine township, Illinois
Palatine township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Palatine township is a geographic entity located in Cook County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 111,179. The land area covers 35.70 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 111,179 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 44,784 | ±825 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 46,963 | ±854 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 44,784 | ±825 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,179 | ±428 |
| Median Home Value | $377,300 | ±$7,938 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,618 | ±$46 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $104,916 | ±$5,437 |
| Per Capita Income | $54,846 | ±$1,957 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 7,978 | ±1,370 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ±0.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 60,614 | ±1,297 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.1% | ±0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 111,316 (2024)
ID: 162826
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
721 S QUENTIN RD, STE 101, PALATINE IL 60067-6778
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GUS Population: 5,182,617 (2024)
ID: 102545
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMPTROLLER
118 N CLARK ST, ROOM 1127, CHICAGO IL 60602-1394
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Palatine | PK-05 | Palatine, IL | |
| Regular School Palatine | KG-05 | Palatine, IL | |
| Regular School Palatine | KG-05 | Palatine, IL | |
| Special Education School Palatine | M | Palatine, IL | |
| Regular School Palatine | PK-05 | Palatine, IL | |
| Regular School Palatine | KG-05 | Palatine, IL | |
| Regular School Palatine | KG-05 | Palatine, IL | |
| Alternative School Palatine | 09-12 | Palatine, IL | |
| Regular School Palatine | 09-12 | Palatine, IL | |
| Regular School Palatine | KG-05 | Palatine, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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William Rainey Harper College
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College | 2.1 mi away | 1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL, 60067-7398 |
8479256000
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PALATINE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 700 NORTH NORTH COURT, PALATINE, IL, 60067 |
(847) 907-3600
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G Skin & Beauty Institute
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College Vocational | 3.5 mi away | 90 W Hillcrest Blvd Suite 302, Schaumburg, IL, 60195 |
8478365900
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NORTH HOFFMAN BRANCH
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 3600 LEXINGTON DRIVE, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL, 60192 |
(847) 934-0220
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Worsham College of Mortuary Science
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College | 7.5 mi away | 495 Northgate Pkwy, Wheeling, IL, 60090-2646 |
8478088444
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RAND ROAD BRANCH
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 1585 RAND ROAD, PALATINE, IL, 60074 |
(847) 202-1194
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Ambria College of Nursing
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College | 7.9 mi away | 5210 Trillium Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60192 |
8473970300175
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ROLLING MEADOWS LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 3110 MARTIN LANE, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL, 60008 |
(847) 259-6050
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Chicago Professional Center
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College Vocational | 8.1 mi away | 16 Piper Ln. Suite 127, Prospect Heights, IL, 60090 |
8472158203
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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS SENIOR CENTER BRANCH
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 1801 WEST CENTRAL ROAD, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, 60005 |
(847) 870-3710
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BARRINGTON 3SW, IL US, located 5.1 miles from Palatine township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7° | 13.4° | 21.1° | 2.07" | 12.6" |
| February | 32.8° | 16.4° | 24.6° | 1.90" | 8.5" |
| March | 44.5° | 26.5° | 35.5° | 2.35" | 4.6" |
| April | 57.5° | 37.2° | 47.3° | 3.95" | 1.1" |
| May | 68.5° | 48.3° | 58.4° | 5.15" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.5° | 58.1° | 67.8° | 4.60" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.3° | 62.6° | 72.0° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.2° | 61.2° | 70.2° | 4.58" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.4° | 53.6° | 63.0° | 3.65" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.1° | 41.5° | 50.8° | 3.39" | 0.1" |
| November | 46.3° | 30.2° | 38.2° | 2.58" | 2.0" |
| December | 34.2° | 19.7° | 27.0° | 2.19" | 9.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine village | Village | 1.1 mi | — |
| Inverness village | Village | 1.9 mi | — |
| Rolling Meadows city | City | 3.2 mi | — |
| Deer Park village | Village | 4.0 mi | — |
| Arlington Heights village | Village | 4.3 mi | — |
| Barrington village | Village | 4.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1703157238. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.