Arlington Heights, IL60005

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$410,000
4.2% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$100,000
28.4% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
42
30.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
1.0%
Median Rent
$2,000
0.0% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,760
3.3% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,950
4.0% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,000
0.3% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Arlington Heights, IL

Property Listings — Arlington Heights, IL

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Arlington Heights, IL is 42. This is a increase of 30.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 21.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$383,000-6.0%
Listing Count
76-10.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.3%-10.0%
Days on Market
4230.0%
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Demographics — Arlington Heights, IL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Arlington Heights, IL has a population of 29,000, which has decreased by -1.8% over the past 5 years. Arlington Heights, IL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.3% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 57.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 19.6% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
29,000-1.8%
% Under 18
22.3%12.6%
% Seniors
17.9%-12.7%
% WFH
19.6%276.9%
% w/ College Degree
57.2%12.6%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Arlington Heights, IL is a predominantly white area, with 71.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Arlington Heights, IL is hispanic, making up 14.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 26.0% of the population in Arlington Heights, IL, and this percentage has increased by 18.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
71.2%-7.3%
% Black
3.1%24.0%
% Hispanic
14.6%36.4%
% Asian
8.4%-8.7%
% Foreign Born
26.0%18.2%
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Mortgage and Risk — Arlington Heights, IL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 485 mortgage originations in Arlington Heights, IL, of which 95.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 63.0%, with 17.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Arlington Heights, IL. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
485
% Conventional Loans
95.0%
% Government Loans
5.0%
% Investor Loans
2.0%
% Second Loans
1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
8.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Arlington Heights, IL

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Arlington Heights, IL under the Section 8 program is 9.0%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Arlington Heights, IL, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
428
Total Units Section 8
428
% Rentals under Section 8
9.0%
% Occupied Section 8
96.7%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom-$90$1,760$1,670
2 Bedroom-$60$1,950$1,890
3 Bedroom-$570$3,000$2,430
4 Bedroom-$1,150$4,000$2,850

Affordability — Arlington Heights, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio3.5
Median Home Price$410,000
Median Household Income$100,000

Arlington Heights, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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