Cook County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin · population 75,596
Where Arlington Heights stands
At or near all-time high. home values up 7.1% in the last year. population shrinking 0.7% per year.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 20.9 price-to-rent ratio, the math is starting to lean toward renting in Arlington Heights. Owner-occupier ROI requires longer holds and the assumption that prices keep appreciating roughly at the rate of rent.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Arlington Heights has held up across the cycle: home values at $477,028 with +6.4% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Arlington Heights's population is shrinking 0.7% per year. Housing demand has to come from somewhere — if people are leaving, the buyer pool is shrinking faster than the inventory. That eventually shows up in price.
About Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with an estimated population of 75,596. It anchors the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. The population has contracted 0.7% per year on average since 2020. The median home value in Arlington Heights is $477,028 as of 2026-04, up 7.1% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +6.4% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Arlington Heights average $1,898 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (-0.4%). The composite momentum score is 66 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
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About Arlington Heights (Wikipedia)
Arlington Heights is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. A northwestern suburb of Chicago, it lies about 25 miles (40 km) northwest of the city's downtown. As of the 2020 census, the village's population was 77,676, making it the 15th-most populous municipality in Illinois.
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City facts
Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.
Things to see in Arlington Heights(Notable landmarks and establishments)
- Lake Arlington
- Mitsuwa Marketplace – Chicago
Extracted from the Wikipedia article. Names linked in the source — open the city’s Wikipedia page for details.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
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Local news & community
Latest news
- Arlington Heights mayor discusses Bears stadium as legislative session wanesNBC 5 Chicago · 1d ago
- Arlington Heights mayor says Bears’ Indiana location would be near hazardous wasteNBC Sports · 1d ago
- Bradford Allen Opens 301-Unit Arbor House Apartments in Arlington Heights, IllinoisREBusinessOnline · 1d ago
- Tom Barmore Obituary – Arlington Heights, ILDignity Memorial · 2d ago
- 67-Year-Old Man Missing In Arlington Heights, Police Ask Publics HelpPatch · 1d ago
- Arlington Heights mayor promises public input on Bears project — after vote in SpringfieldDaily Herald · 1d ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local economy & environment
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