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Wheeling, IL Real Estate & Neighborhood Insights

Discover Palatine neighborhoods, homes, schools, parks, restaurants, commuting options, community events, and the local real estate market.

Whether you are considering a move, preparing to sell, or simply getting to know the community better, this guide brings Palatine’s most helpful resources together in one place.

Quick Facts About Palatine

Here are a few helpful details to know when exploring Palatine:

  • Located in Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs
  • Primarily located in Cook County
  • Approximately 30 miles northwest of downtown Chicago
  • Served by Metra’s Union Pacific Northwest Line
  • Downtown Metra station at 137 W. Wood Street
  • Served by several elementary and high school districts
  • Home to an established downtown district
  • Extensive Palatine Park District facilities and programs
  • Close to Deer Grove Forest Preserve
  • Housing options ranging from condominiums and townhomes to established single-family homes and luxury properties

Metra confirms that Palatine is a station on the Union Pacific Northwest Line, providing direct commuter service toward Chicago and communities farther northwest.

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Overview for Wheeling, IL

38,340 people live in Wheeling, where the median age is 39.1 and the average individual income is $41,429. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

38,340

Total Population

39.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$41,429

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Wheeling, IL

Wheeling has 15,201 households, with an average household size of 2.48. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wheeling do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 38,340 people call Wheeling home. The population density is 4,268 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

38,340

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.1 years

Median Age

49 / 51%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
15,201

Total Households

2.48

Average Household Size

$41,429

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Wheeling, IL

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The following schools are within or nearby Wheeling. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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