How Wealth Varies by Neighborhood in Palatine

There is a notable range in wealth from neighborhood to neighborhood in Palatine. 

Some of the wealthiest blocks in Palatine are concentrated to the area surrounding Harper College. The median household income is around $119,000s for those living north of Algonquin Road and east and west of Roselle Road, according to Rich Blocks, Poor Blocks.

One of the poorest sections of Palatine is located in neighborhoods immediately north and south of Dundee Road. The area is bordered by North Rand Road to the west and Highway 53 to the east, according to Rich Blocks, Poor Blocks. There, the median household income is around $39,000. 

Most neighborhoods in Palatine fall between the $60,000 and $90,000 range for median household income. In comparison, the median household income in Illinois is $56,576 and the statewide middle-class income range is $48,084.20 to $59,245.40.