Palatine, IL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Cook County ยท Illinois

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Palatine based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Palatine
National Avg
Illinois Avg
Population: 70Income: 64Home Value: 35Safety: 100Education: 50Median Age: 66Climate: 50Cost of Living: 76

Quick Stats

Population

66,548

2023 ACS

Median Income

$95,950

2023

Median Home Value

$347,900

2023

Median Rent

$1,467

2023

Median Age

39.6

Unemployment

4.4%

Cost of Living Index

151.4

100 = national avg

Palatine is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with a population of 66,548 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Palatine is one of the communities in Illinois.

The median household income in Palatine is $95,950, and the median home value is $347,900. The cost of living index is 151.4 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,467 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, and the median age is 39.6 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

66,548

Male

32,196

48.4%

Female

34,352

51.6%

Median Age

39.6

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

35.0%

High School or Higher

47.2%

Foreign Born

23.9%

Veterans

2.5%

Married

42.5%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.531

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

62.8%

Foreign Born

23.9%

White
62.8%
Black
5.4%
Asian
13.0%
Native American
0.6%
Pacific Islander
0.7%
Two or More
6.0%
Other
11.6%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

19.3%

12,837 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

80.7%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
10,736 (83.6%)
Puerto Rican
621 (4.8%)
Cuban
109 (0.8%)
Dominican
27 (0.2%)
Salvadoran
190 (1.5%)
Guatemalan
39 (0.3%)
Colombian
206 (1.6%)
Honduran
224 (1.7%)
Ecuadorian
25 (0.2%)
Peruvian
147 (1.1%)
Other Hispanic
511 (4.0%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
3,858 (44.7%)
Chinese
841 (9.7%)
Filipino
888 (10.3%)
Vietnamese
168 (1.9%)
Korean
1,382 (16.0%)
Japanese
527 (6.1%)
Pakistani
463 (5.4%)
Cambodian
7 (0.1%)
Laotian
6 (0.1%)
Taiwanese
176 (2.0%)
Other Asian
323 (3.7%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
203 (46.9%)
Samoan
227 (52.4%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
389 (100.8%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

62,755

English Only

64.1%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

10,182 speakers

Limited English

14.2%

Language Distribution

Spanish
10,182 (16.2%)
Slavic Languages
3,700 (5.9%)
Other Indo-European
3,541 (5.6%)
Other Asian
1,404 (2.2%)
Korean
1,072 (1.7%)
Chinese
951 (1.5%)
Tagalog
567 (0.9%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
349 (0.6%)
Other Languages
313 (0.5%)
Arabic
231 (0.4%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

85.8%

Limited English Proficiency

14.2%

Spanish
43.1% limited English
Slavic Languages
53.5% limited English
Other Indo-European
27.1% limited English
Other Asian
22.5% limited English
Korean
53.8% limited English
Chinese
34.4% limited English
Tagalog
22.1% limited English
Other Languages
19.2% limited English
Arabic
60.2% limited English
German
5.9% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,636

2.5% of population

Disability Rate

16.2%

265 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$67,212

Unemployment Rate

10.6%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
12.7%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
14.9%
Vietnam
40.0%
Korea
9.1%
World War II
5.8%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
5.1%
35-54
16.4%
55-64
11.4%
65-74
24.5%
75+
42.6%

Male Veterans

1,564

95.6%

Female Veterans

72

4.4%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$67,212

Non-Veteran Income

$49,610

Difference

$17,602

35.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

265

Without Disability

1,371

Disability Rate

16.2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

47,984

#1 Ancestry

German

16.7% (11,117)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

12.1% (8,044)

#3 Ancestry

Polish

10.0% (6,662)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
16.7%
Irish
12.1%
Polish
10.0%
Italian
7.9%
English
4.8%
Swedish
3.2%
American
2.3%
Russian
1.8%
Scottish
1.7%
French
1.1%
Ukrainian
1.1%
Norwegian
1.1%
Greek
1.0%
Dutch
0.9%
Arab
0.9%
Albanian
0.7%
European
0.7%
Scotch-Irish
0.7%
Lithuanian
0.7%
Czech
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

26,819

Family Households

17,255

64.3%

Married Couples

12,613

47.0%

Non-Family Households

9,564

35.7%

Single Mother Households

3,287

12.3%

Single Father Households

1,355

5.1%

Living Alone

7,526

28.1%

Children Under 18

Total Children

13,774

In Married Couple

9,548

69.3%

With Single Mother

2,974

21.6%

With Single Father

1,252

9.1%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$124,375

Married Couple Income

$150,262

Single Mother Income

$71,102

Single Father Income

$88,391

Avg Family Size

2.5

Avg Non-Family Size

2.4

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,076

Grandparents Responsible

88

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$95,950

+31% vs national

Per Capita Income

$49,950

+34% vs national

Poverty Rate

10.1%

-26% vs national

Gini Index

0.4261

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.4%

-16% vs national

SNAP Recipients

8.2%

of households

How Palatine Compares

Palatine vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Palatine is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Palatine. The median household income here is $95,950.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
9.4%
$25-50K
14.5%
$50-75K
14.7%
$75-100K
13.9%
$100-150K
18.4%
$150-200K
12.2%
$200K+
17.0%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.4%

-22% vs IL avg

Labor Force

38,547

Employed

36,853

Mean Commute

23 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

35.0%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

47.2%

of adults 25+

Median Age

39.6

Work from Home

18.0%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

151.4

100 = national avg

+51.4 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$66,624

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$157,475

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
193.3
Food
123.3
Transportation
120.8
Healthcare
118.7
Utilities
132.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,581

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,781

per month

The median household income in Palatine, IL is $95,950, which is 31.0% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $49,950. The poverty rate of 10.1% is lower than the IL state average of 12.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4261, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 38,547. 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 23 minutes, with 18.0% working from home. About 70.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 151.4, which is 51.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 193.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $66,624 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$328,500

Median List Price

$351,500

Price Per Sq Ft

$211

Days on Market

67

Active Inventory

113

Months of Supply

2.4

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$362,205

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,990

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

39.6%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

48.1%

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
39.6%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
48.1%
Listings with Price Drops
12.4%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 1.1%List Price โ†‘ 16.4%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

48

New Listings

56

Pending Sales

54

Homes Sold โ†“ 36.0%New Listings โ†“ 34.9%Pending โ†“ 41.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$211

Median List $/SF

$239

Sale $/SF โ†“ 2.8%List $/SF โ†‘ 12.7%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Palatine vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Palatine is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$347,900

Median Rent

$1,467

Total Housing Units

28,170

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Owner Occupied

67.2%

Renter Occupied

32.8%

Median Property Tax

$8,113

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,811

Housing Types

Single Family
58.0%
Multi-Family
41.7%
Mobile Home
0.3%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$8,113

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.33%

of home value

Median Home Value

$347,900

Estimated Mean Tax

$8,247

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($8,113) by the median home value ($347,900). In Palatine, IL, this works out to an effective rate of 2.33%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Palatine, IL is $328,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 67 days on the market. 39.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $211. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,990/month. About 67.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1977. There are 28,170 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $8,113. The effective tax rate is 2.33%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

0.69

per 1,000 residents

-74% vs national

Property Crime Rate

9.41

per 1,000 residents

-45% vs national

Total Crimes

646

2024

Violent Clearance

52%

cases solved

Property Clearance

14%

cases solved

YoY Change

-40.1%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Palatine Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Palatine vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Palatine is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 33.0%Property โ†‘ 8.6%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Palatine police solve 83% of robbery cases but only 0% of murder cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.020.0%
RapeViolent110.1736.4%
RobberyViolent60.0983.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent250.3952.0%
BurglaryProperty1352.118.1%
Larceny/TheftProperty4266.6616.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty410.649.8%

Palatine, IL reported 44 violent crimes and 602 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 0.69 per 1,000 residents is 73.5% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 52% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 426 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 40.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024446020.699.41
2023746021.159.35
2022775911.189.08
2021533950.805.93
2020333140.494.66
2019423080.624.53
2018283580.415.22
2017415730.608.33
2016376000.538.64
2015366030.528.67

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

100.0

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

100.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

61.7

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

73.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

24

Public Assistance

$861.4M

Individual Assistance

$13.3M

Most Common Type

Flood

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $899.0M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’FloodSep 2024โ€”$361K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodNov 2023โ€”$70K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2023โ€”$491K
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$805.4M$6.7M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’FloodMay 2013$48K$1.9M
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2011$14.9Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2010$16K$714K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2008$10.2M$3.0M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Jun 2008$175Kโ€”
Record Snow and Near Record Snow โ†’SnowMar 2008$87Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2007$13.3M$42K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$1.2Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding โ†’TornadoMay 2002$8Kโ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodMay 2001$2Kโ€”
Illinois Winter Snow Storms โ†’SnowstormJan 2001$5.3Mโ€”
Il-winter Storm 1/1/99 โ†’SnowstormJan 1999$10.7Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 1997โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJul 1993โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 29 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

15,172

Total Claims Paid

$139,478,719

Avg Claim Payout

$9,193

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

44

Federal Funding

$55,464,319

Properties Protected

148

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.76

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine11$29,983,579
403.5: Floodwater Storage and Diversion3$2,766,138
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$353,793
701.2: Technical Assistance - Application Development/Review; 701.3: Technical Assistance - Salaries & Expenses2$44,820
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins2$7,117,920

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Palatine has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, cold wave, tornado. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 15,172 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $861,372,861 in public assistance recovery funding. $13,299,779 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 44 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

27.2%

8.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.6%

3.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.6%

2.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.5%

1.1pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.8%

Arthritis

21.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

14.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.6%

Loneliness

32.2%

Lack of Support

24.0%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

23.5%

Mobility

10.2%

Cognitive

11.1%

Hearing

5.3%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

2.8%

Independent Living

6.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Palatine has an obesity rate of 27.2%, which is 8.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.6%, 3.9pp below the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.7 mi

Northwest Community Hospital 1

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Northwest Community Hospital 14.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
St Alexius Medical Center5.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Hlth Hosp5.9 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital6.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Alexian Brothers Medical Center 16.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

70,875

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
PALATINE70,8750

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

23 min

-2% vs national

Drive Alone

70.7%

-10% vs national

Public Transit

2.3%

+154% vs national

Work From Home

18.0%

+94% vs national

Carpool

5.9%

Walk / Bike

2.0%

combined

How Palatine's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

4-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322000
202122000
202022010
201911100

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Palatine, IL is 23 minutes, which is 1.7% below the national average of 23 minutes. 70.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 18.0% work from home, which is above the IL state average of 8.4%. Public transit is used by 2.3% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 5.9% of workers carpool. 1.5% walk to work. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

84.2%

of households

No Internet

3.5%

of households

Total Households

26,819

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
84.2%
Cellular Data Plan
90.1%
Satellite
5.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.3%
No Internet Access
3.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.5%

of households

Smartphone

92.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

87.1%

of households

Tablet

71.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.5%
Smartphone
92.8%
Desktop / Laptop
87.1%
Tablet
71.0%
Smartphone Only
6.5%
No Computer
2.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.9ยข

per kWh

-14% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.8ยข

per kWh

-20% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.8ยข

per kWh

-20% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$110

residential

-24% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

7% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Palatine vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

70,875

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PALATINECommunityPurchased surface water70,8750

95.2% of households in Palatine have broadband internet access. 84.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.5% of households have no internet access. 6.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 70,875 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Palatine is located in Cook County, IL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Palatine.

Election Overview

Source: Cook County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

1,447,821

70.4%

GOP Votes

583,852

28.4%

Total Votes

2,056,800

Margin

D+42.0%

Shift from 2020

R+8.3pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+42.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20241,447,821583,8522,056,80070.4%28.4%D+42.0
20201,725,973558,2692,321,39974.4%24.1%D+50.3
20161,528,582440,2132,055,21574.4%21.4%D+53.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Cook County recorded 2,056,800 total votes. Democrats won the county with 70.4% of the vote compared to 28.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+42.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+8.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Cook County has shifted 11.0 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

245

Total Assets

$286.4M

Total Income

$134.7M

Per 10K Residents

36.8

nonprofits

-11.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

23

Median Assets

$142K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
30
Education
28
Human Services
27
Arts & Culture
20
Philanthropy
15
Recreation & Sports
13
Animal-Related
7
International
7
Health Care
6
Public Benefit
5
Unknown
5
Food & Agriculture
4
Youth Development
4
Environment
3
Employment
3
Civil Rights
3
Mental Health
2
Housing & Shelter
2
Community Improvement
2
Crime & Legal
1
Social Science
1
87.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $251.1M of $286.4M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Palatine

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONEducation$51.6M$6.0M1974
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR CHICAGO PROVINCE INCHealth Care$51.6M$3.6M1946
LITTLE CITY FOUNDATIONHuman Services$40.2M$51.8M1959
A FRANKLIN PILCHARD FOUNDATIONโ€”$27.6M$2.4M1991
WINGS PROGRAM INCHousing & Shelter$27.0M$18.0M1986
CREATIVE CHILDRENS ACADEMYEducation$14.5M$8.2M1982
ST MARYS SERVICESHuman Services$11.9M$1.1M1943
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR ST JOSEPHS HOME FOR THE ELDERLYHuman Services$10.1M$11.8M1946
PAN-AFRICAN ACADEMY OF CHRISTIAN SURGEONSInternational$8.6M$4.6M2020
PADS TO HOPE INCHuman Services$7.8M$2.3M1995
EHLERT FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$5.5M$2.0M2003
JOHN MARSHALL FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.9M$459K2008
AMERICAN UKRAINIAN YOUTH ASSOCIATION OF PALATINEโ€”$1.9M$470K1972
POLK FAMILY CHARITABLE FUNDโ€”$1.7M$485K1985
THE ALPHA DELTA PHI FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$1.6M$473K1963
PARTNERS FOR OUR COMMUNITIESHuman Services$1.6M$3.1M1994
SALUTE INCHuman Services$1.5M$1.7M2006
SECOND CITY CANINE RESCUEAnimal-Related$1.5M$995K2012
PALATINE CELTIC SOCCER CLUBRecreation & Sports$1.3M$1.9M1997
PALATINE TOWNSHIP SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCILHuman Services$1.3M$910K1978
BARBS PRECIOUS RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER NFPAnimal-Related$1.3M$1.3M2014
BRIDGE YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICESโ€”$1.2M$2.0M1971
PALATINE TOWNSHIP NEEDY FAMILY FUND INCHuman Services$1.1M$269K1996
JOHN & ANNE LICHNER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$994K$33K2002
PUNJABI CULTURAL SOCIETY OF CHICAGOArts & Culture$988K$487K1997
MULVIHILL FAMILY FOUNDATIONโ€”$950K$196K1983
TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 211 FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$730K$258K1998
IMMANUEL LUTHERN SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATIONEducation$689K$26K2000
DIMUCCI FAMILY FOUNDATIONโ€”$543K$16K1986
HIMALAYAN YOGA & MEDITATION CENTERHuman Services$465K$32K2007
AMERICAN WHEAT MISSION INCโ€”$444K$188K1994
XILIN NORTHWEST CHINESE SCHOOLEducation$385K$341K2002
MOATS FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$340K$54K2009
PALATINE SWIM TEAMRecreation & Sports$282K$451K2000
CHARLES F & LILLIAN F APPEL CHARITABLE TRUSTโ€”$274K$91K1988
ILLINOIS SHOTOKAN BOOSTER CLUBUnknown$263K$23K1993
PALATINE BOYS BASEBALL INCโ€”$214K$115K1975
ONE-FIVE FOUNDATIONโ€”$212K$51K1990
ELDERWERKS EDUCATIONAL SERVICESEducation$208K$972K2015
BULGARIAN TRADITIONSArts & Culture$162K$163K2018
VAROSHAInternational$156K$28K2005
CHICAGO NORTHWEST SUBURBAN CHINESE SCHOOLArts & Culture$156K$72K1982
FAMILY HOPE CHARITY INCORPORATEDInternational$153K$70K2012
PKU ORGANIZATION OF ILLINOISโ€”$132K$28K1985
PALATINE AMATEUR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION NFPRecreation & Sports$110K$267K2021
FOREVER FORTUNATE FELINESAnimal-Related$105K$358K2019
HELP USA TROOPSPublic Benefit$105K$35K2018
SHORT TERM MISSIONS OF CHICAGOReligion$103K$130K2013
FELLOWSHIP OF PALATINE INCReligion$93K$100K2017
PROPER GIVINGPhilanthropy$91K$64K2015

Palatine, IL has 245 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $286.4M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 30 organizations. 23 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 36.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

500

Total Approved

$165.1M

Jobs Supported

3,756

Per 10K Residents

75.1

SBA loans

-7.6% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

97

Top Lender

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

82 loans

Top Industry

Other Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)92% of all loans

Loans

458

Total Amount

$135.5M

Avg Loan

$295,907

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$99.3M(73%)

Jobs Supported

3,237

5048% of all loans

Loans

42

Total Amount

$29.5M

Avg Loan

$703,024

Median Loan

$500,000

7(a) โ€” 92%504 โ€” 8%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

104

21% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$58.0M

35% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$558,018

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Other Services75 loans
NAICS 81
$19.2M
Transportation & Warehousing64 loans
NAICS 48
$12.6M
Accommodation & Food Services55 loans
NAICS 72
$35.7M
Professional & Technical Services52 loans
NAICS 54
$15.7M
Construction44 loans
NAICS 23
$11.6M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
A&w Car Wash Inc. Cynthia Watt Ali Aktan Diane Aktan3$5.8M
Local Market Palatine1$5.0M
Oer Services Llc2$4.8M
Yas Partners Chicago Inc.1$4.4M
Technical Doctor Llc3$3.8M
Valentia Properties Llc1$3.8M
Guideline Medical Holdings Inc.2$3.0M
Wlc Group Inc.3$2.9M
Multiple Concrete Accessories Corporation3$2.9M
Atomic Auto Spa 2 Llc1$2.8M

Palatine, IL has received 500 SBA loans totaling $165.1M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 458 loans (92% of the total), supporting 3,237 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 42 loans totaling $29.5M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Palatine is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 82 loans. That works out to 75.1 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

26

Total Population

783,885

Avg Median Income

$114,977

Avg Home Value

$379,808

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
6000451,884$124,962$415,100$1,70311.1
6000529,022$100,304$376,200$1,6216.6
6000732,485$95,240$334,800$1,57418.1
6000822,949$96,213$295,000$1,5615.1
6001045,970$175,050$622,900$2,45974.1
6001527,720$186,786$602,700$2,28413.6
6001660,520$84,044$300,700$1,40612.1
6004744,100$173,043$510,000$1,81734.9
6005655,989$104,168$376,300$1,45610.9
6006127,883$121,588$390,300$1,8628.4
6006738,118$121,572$427,900$1,52113.0
600698,728$157,366$569,900$2,6825.9
6007015,549$91,210$343,100$1,3914.0
6007436,296$81,911$307,800$1,4297.1
6008942,781$129,932$393,000$2,0429.8
6009038,340$83,449$243,500$1,5789.0
6010738,965$101,017$258,300$1,8497.7
6014311,798$112,247$386,600$1,7757.0
601572,377$118,333$512,500N/A1.6
6016933,529$92,399$292,300$1,6947.7
6017224,231$109,322$323,000$1,4987.0
6017313,892$99,975$311,200$1,7866.4
6019216,662$149,992$413,500$2,85211.2
6019339,467$92,284$317,900$1,6998.8
6019419,932$97,876$310,600$1,8973.7
601954,698$89,116$239,900$1,7281.7

Palatine, IL has 26 ZIP codes with a combined population of 783,885. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $114,977. The average median home value is $379,808. The average median monthly rent is -$25,639,289.

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