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Arlington Heights, IL

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One of America’s finest suburban communities, just minutes from downtown Chicago.

Bike-Friendly Upscale Suburb Commuter Safe Family-Friendly Public Transportation Rail Service Airport

The northwest Chicagoland suburb of Arlington Heights is one of the region’s most in-demand communities, and it’s easy to see why. The landscape is pure Americana, with a charming downtown district of storefront shops and cafes and a collective of lush parks scattered throughout the landscape—head to the delightful Lake Arlington for a relaxing afternoon in the sun or an invigorating bike ride through the surrounding trails.

The town is perhaps best known for Arlington International Racecourse, a landmark institution and home of the famous Arlington Million horse race. On top of the quiet atmosphere, the extremely low crime rate and absolutely top-notch public schools make the town a dream for families. With downtown Chicago less than an hour away by train or by car (and for those long-distance trips, O’Hare International Airport barely outside the town limits), Arlington Heights is quite popular with commuters.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Arlington Heights, IL is $1,742 for a studio, $1,781 for one bedroom, $2,129 for two bedrooms, and $2,464 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arlington Heights has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,781/month
753 Sq Ft
House
$3,170/month
1,198 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,845/month
690 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,773/month
1,520 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Greenbrier Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

297 Students

10
out of 10

Westgate Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

586 Students

8
out of 10

Ivy Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

578 Students

8
out of 10

Patton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

428 Students

8
out of 10

Olive-Mary Stitt School

Public

Grades K-5

658 Students

7
out of 10

Thomas Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

961 Students

7
out of 10

South Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

850 Students

7
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Miner School

Public

Rating Unavailable
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John Hersey High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,026 Students

10
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Miner School

Public

Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Dam No. 2 Woods
  • Buffalo Creek
  • Ned Brown / Busse Woods Preserve
  • Busse Lake / Busse Woods South
  • Camp Reinberg

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

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Living in Arlington Heights

Transportation

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One of the best reasons to live in Arlington Heights, IL is that it is perhaps one of the easiest of the Chicago suburbs to navigate and traverse. It is an ideal commuter town for those who don't want to stress out with any intense Chicago traffic, but like to have plenty of places to drive to at their disposal.

Shopping

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Whether you are a big shopper, or a light spender, Arlington Heights, IL has the stores for you to find exactly what it is you are looking for. Discover Arlington provides a long list of stores and shopping centers to spend hundreds of hours and dollars perusing and enjoying. The website also provides some handy coupons to help with any retail therapy you may embark on as you enjoy your days of shopping in Arlington Heights.

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