Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hangout Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coquelicot Gallery and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gianni's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Uptown Cafe
Coffee Shop
Around Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Cutting Hall
Theatre Arts
Fremd High School Stadium
Stadium
Arlington Lanes
Bowling Alley
Century Theatres
Cinema
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
Unknown Name
Water Park
Food and Drink (29) C+
Subway
Fast Food
Fannie May
Sweets
Brown's Chicken
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Durty Nellie's
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Garfield's Beverage Warehouse
Alcohol
Hot Pockets Sports Bar
Bar
Unknown Name
Bar
P's And Q's
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Kosta's Gyros
Fast Food
Sarpino's Pizzeria
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Gator's
Bar
Teddy's
Alcohol
Culver's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Tore & Luke's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
MocaFIT
Gym
Saint Nectarios Parish Hall
Community Centre
First Ascent
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Meadow Edge Clubhouse
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Pioneer Park Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (7) C-
Eurofresh Market
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
El Chicanito Bakery
Bakery
Butera Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Harvest Fresh Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Parks (62) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Ashwood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Community Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Willowwood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Cherrywood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Tom T. Hamilton Park
Park
Locust Park
Park
Cedar Park
Park
Hawthorne Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Riemer Reservoir Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lake Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (18) D-
Mutual Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
The SALON by InStyle
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Stacey Lipinski Hair
Hairdresser
Mikes Bike Shop
Bicycle
Tropical Tan
Beauty
Cutting Edge Salon + Spa
Hairdresser
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Palatine Family Pet Care LLC
Pets
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Speedway
Convenience Store
Walmart
Department Store
Half Price Books
Books
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Jim & Gary's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Brilliant Sky
Toys
Menards
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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commute B-

Of all people who commute, 4.5% take public transportation in Palatine.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations D-
Palatine
Transit Station
Arlington Park
Transit Station
Wilkie & Euclid (Rolling Meadows Courthouse)
Bus Stop
Harper College
Bus Stop
Meadow & Kirchoff
Bus Stop
Roselle & Algonquin
Bus Stop
Roselle & Algonquin
Bus Stop
1299 Zurich Way
Bus Stop
Northwest Hwy & Vail (Metra)
Bus Stop
Northwest Hwy & Vail (Metra)
Bus Stop
Arlington Heights
Transit Station
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center
Bus Stop
Roselle & Central
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.5% C
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Palatine is 117/100 - which is 22% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Palatine crime rates are 899 per 100k, which is 54% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
790 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
109 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Palatine is $83,495 - which is 41% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$83,495 A
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health B-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
AMITA Health Medical Group Family Medicine Palatine
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Palatine Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Physicians Immediate Care
Clinic
Palatine Dental Associates
Dentist
Palatine Fire Department
Fire Station
Palatine Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Regency Dental Care: Liana Tremmel, DDS
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Inverness Fire Department
Fire Station
Riverwalk Dental
Dentist
Rolling Meadows Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Arlington Heights Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Arlington Heights Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 23
Fire Station
Smiles for Families
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Palatine home prices are $286,600 - which is 64% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$286,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools C

The Palatine graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (17) A+
St Theresa Elementary School
Quest Academy
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gray M Sanborn Elem School
Stuart R Paddock School
Lincoln Elementary School
Winston Campus Elementary
Virginia Lake Elem School
Jane Addams Elem School
St Thomas Of Villanova School
New Connection'S Academy
South Campus
Pleasant Hill Elem School
Marion Jordan Elem School
Village Children'S Academy
Lake Louise Elem School
Hunting Ridge Elem School
Greenbrier Elem School
Patton Elem School
Bright Horizons
Bright Horizons
Kimball Hill Elem School
Edgar A Poe Elem School
Chicago Futabakai Japanese School
Northwest Suburban Montessori School
High Schools (7) F
Kirk School
New Connection'S Academy
South Campus
Palatine High School
North Campus
Wm Fremd High School
Sigwalt Cls Center
Chicago Futabakai Japanese School
Little City Foundation Childbridge Ctr For Educ
Buffalo Grove High School
Rolling Meadows High School
Young Adult Program
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ratings A-

Palatine has an overall rating of 78% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes B+
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes A+
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Decent suburb, overall safe and fun town for people in their 20's 3.5 rating By Renee the Great ( Feb 26, 2015) Like with every area theres a ghetto but 90% of Palatine is safe. The downtown has been newly redone with a fair amount of bars/shopping and places to eat all within walking distance. Though entertainment options are limited, most people who regulate P town are in their 20's an ...Read More d too drunk to realize it. It's close enough to the city and lots of public trans. so you can get to and from easily.
Also, for people who like to exersize outdoors, there is a forest preserve with a long bike/running path that goes through most of the town.
I think Palatine is good for all ages but the downtown is def. geared more towards college kids. Read Less
Palatine, IL - Who Would Have Known? 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 09, 2010) I discovered Palatine, Il on a stop over during a recent trip. Palatine is a village that makes you feel like your part of the community, with the wonderful curb appeal and beautiful parks. I extended my trip from a stay over to a day exploring. It is like being in a small town t ...Read More hat feels more like a medium size city.

There are so many restaurants to choose from in Palatine with many different cuisines and atmospheres. I truly enjoyed sitting and enjoying the small town feel in the local café while enjoying the scenery. There are plenty of resale shops, which I thoroughly enjoyed browsing. There are some quaint bookstores and shops that are also fun to browse. The people of Palatine were very friendly and helpful and guided me from one thing to the next. There was such a diversity of things to do and see and I felt "at home" and never like a curious tourist. It would be a great place for a girl's weekend out, I felt safe and intrigued by the city, I will definitely return to Palatine. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Palatine? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Ashwood Park
      Unknown Name
      Community Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Cutting Hall
      Fremd High School Stadium
      Arlington Lanes
      Century Theatres
      Bowlero
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Fannie May
      Brown's Chicken
      Dairy Queen
      Durty Nellie's
      Wendy's
      Garfield's Beverage Warehouse
      Hot Pockets Sports Bar

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Palatine? Of all people who commute, 4.5% take public transportation in Palatine.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Palatine? The cost of living in Palatine is 117/100 - which is 22% higher than Illinois.
      Palatine
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Palatine? Palatine crime rates are 899, which are 54% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      899 per 100k people

      61% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 112

      61% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      75%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Palatine? The median income in Palatine is $83,495 which is 41% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $83,49551% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,97847% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Palatine a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Palatine home prices? Palatine home prices are $286,600 - which is 64% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $286,60055% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,23630% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      6% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Palatine have good schools? The Palatine graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      15% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      8% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Palatine a good place to live? Palatine has an overall rating of 78% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      75%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      9 total surveys

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