Electricity rates in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL ranks 7 of 65 Illinois cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (39.6%). Arlington Heights, Illinois has 76,220 residents in 31,248 households; 19.3% heat with electricity.
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Arlington Heights on the map
Cook County, with Arlington Heights marked
Who supplies Arlington Heights
Cook County lists 1 utility for Arlington Heights, IL, a city of 76,220: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Cook County page.
Who lives in Arlington Heights: income, cars, homes
In Arlington Heights, IL, 3,088 of 7,795 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 9,542 households moved in since 2018 and 7,526 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Of 38,732 workers in Arlington Heights, IL, 8,713 work from home, 24,866 drive alone, 1,861 ride transit and 495 walk. 4,731 residents of Arlington Heights, IL live below the poverty line, and the median age is 42.7. In Arlington Heights, IL, 4,202 of 31,248 households earn under $35,000, 5,359 $35,000-$75,000, 10,234 $75,000-$150,000 and 11,453 $150,000 or more. In Arlington Heights, IL, 1,616 households own no vehicle and 18,003 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Arlington Heights, IL homes: 19,292 have 3+ bedrooms, 6,046 none or one, median 5.9 rooms.
Household income in Arlington Heights, IL
| Arlington Heights, IL | Value | Rank in Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights, IL, households under $35,000 | 13.4% | 42 of 65 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, households $150,000 or more | 36.7% | 14 of 65 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, residents below poverty | 6.3% | 43 of 65 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, median age | 42.7 | 9 of 65 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 58.4% | 37 of 65 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, households without a vehicle | 5.2% | 34 of 65 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, households with 2+ vehicles | 57.6% | 39 of 65 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, workers at home | 22.5% | 10 of 65 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, cost-burdened renters | 39.6% | 59 of 65 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, moved in since 2018 | 30.5% | 36 of 65 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, moved in before 2000 | 24.1% | 21 of 65 |
Facts about Arlington Heights
- Residents of Arlington Heights, IL, ACS 2023
- 76,22015 of 65 Illinois cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Arlington Heights, IL
- $118,53214 of 65 of those cities
- Households in Arlington Heights, IL
- 31,2482.44 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Arlington Heights, IL
- 73.3%22,914 owners and 8,334 renter households
- Housing units in Arlington Heights, IL
- 33,0341,786 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Arlington Heights, IL
- 19.3%6,020 of 31,248 homes
- Land area of Arlington Heights, IL
- 16.6 sq mi4,588.0 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Arlington Heights, IL
- 1.1%at 693 kWh a month over the $118,532 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Arlington Heights, IL
- 387NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 507.7 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Arlington Heights, IL
- 197321,515 of 33,034 homes (65.1%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Arlington Heights, IL
- $403,200$1,727 gross rent a month, 5.14% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Arlington Heights
Compare Arlington Heights with nearby cities
| City near Arlington Heights, IL | Distance from Arlington Heights | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights, IL (this page) | 0 mi | 76,220 | $118,532 | 1973 | $403,200 | 387 | 22.5% |
| Mount Prospect, IL | 3.2 mi southeast | 55,648 (-20,572) | $103,911 (-$14,621) | 1969 (-4 yr) | $377,000 (-$26,200) | 457 (+70) | 15.8% (-6.7 pts) |
| Palatine, IL | 3.5 mi west | 66,548 (-9,672) | $95,950 (-$22,582) | 1977 (+4 yr) | $347,900 (-$55,300) | 393 (+6) | 18.0% (-4.5 pts) |
| Wheeling, IL | 3.8 mi northeast | 38,495 (-37,725) | $83,251 (-$35,281) | 1980 (+7 yr) | $244,600 (-$158,600) | 344 (-43) | 11.5% (-11.0 pts) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 4.8 mi north | 42,824 (-33,396) | $129,820 (+$11,288) | 1982 (+9 yr) | $392,900 (-$10,300) | 306 (-81) | 28.5% (+6.0 pts) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 6.0 mi southeast | 59,408 (-16,812) | $94,303 (-$24,229) | 1966 (-7 yr) | $318,200 (-$85,000) | 515 (+128) | 11.6% (-10.9 pts) |
Outage risk around Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights, IL, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 363 wind and 24 tornado, 507.7 per 100,000 residents of 76,220. Top gust near Arlington Heights, IL: 78 knots, 90 mph. Damage near Arlington Heights, IL: $1.1M.
Reports within 15 miles of Arlington Heights, IL
wind and tornado reports, Arlington Heights, IL
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| Arlington Heights, IL | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights, IL, 2015 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, 2016 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, 2017 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, 2018 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, 2019 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, 2020 | 37 | 2 | 39 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, 2021 | 48 | 1 | 49 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, 2022 | 94 | 3 | 97 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, 2023 | 23 | 10 | 33 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, 2024 | 60 | 7 | 67 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, 2025 | 57 | 1 | 58 |
Cost of living with electricity in Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights, IL: 31,248 households at $1,067 a year per home for electricity (Cook County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $33.3 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,271 a year per household.
| Group in Arlington Heights, IL | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Arlington Heights, IL median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights, IL, all households | 31,248 | $1,067 | $33.3 million | 0.90% |
| Arlington Heights, IL, homeowners | 22,914 | $1,275 | $29.2 million | 1.08% |
| Arlington Heights, IL, renters | 8,334 | $785 | $6.5 million | 0.66% |
Housing and heating in Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights, IL: 21,515 of 33,034 homes were built before 1980 and 3,167 in 2000 or later. Arlington Heights, IL has 17,932 detached houses, 11,431 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 0 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Arlington Heights, IL
% of homes by decade built, Arlington Heights, IL
- 5pre-40
- 240s
- 1350s
- 2260s
- 2370s
- 1780s
- 890s
- 700s
- 210s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Arlington Heights, IL
| Arlington Heights, IL | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights, IL, median year built | 1973 | 1961 | +12 years | 38 of 65 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, built before 1980 | 65.1% | 74.1% | -9.0 points | 29 of 65 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, built 2000 or later | 9.6% | 12.1% | -2.5 points | 45 of 65 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, detached houses | 54.3% | 39.8% | +14.5 points | 44 of 65 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 34.6% | 34.2% | +0.4 points | 12 of 65 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, mobile homes | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.8 points | 58 of 65 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, renter households | 26.7% | 42.5% | -15.8 points | 40 of 65 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, median home value | $403,200 | $305,200 | +$98,000 | 11 of 65 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, median gross rent a month | $1,727 | $1,381 | +$346 | 17 of 65 |
| Arlington Heights, IL, people per household | 2.41 | 2.45 | -0.04 | 46 of 65 |
Analyst note on Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights, IL counts 76,220 residents in 31,248 households, on 16.6 square miles. Household income in Arlington Heights, IL is $118,532; 22,914 of its 31,248 households own. 6,020 of the 31,248 occupied homes in Arlington Heights, IL heat with electricity.
Arlington Heights, IL has 33,034 housing units, 1,786 of them vacant or seasonal. Arlington Heights, IL ranks 9 of 65 Illinois cities for the oldest residents (median age 42.7). Arlington Heights, IL ranks 10 of 65 Illinois cities for people working from home (22.5% of workers).
Arlington Heights, IL ranks 11 of 65 Illinois cities for the highest median home value ($403,200).
ZIP codes in Arlington Heights
| ZIP area touching Arlington Heights, IL | Share of the ZIP's land inside Arlington Heights | Share of Arlington Heights's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 60004 (Arlington Heights, IL) | 94.5% | 63.3% |
| 60005 (Arlington Heights, IL) | 91.5% | 36.2% |
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Questions on Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Arlington Heights, IL: Illinois households pick a supplier and plan, and Cook County lists 1 utility.
Arlington Heights: how does it rank among Illinois cities?
Arlington Heights, IL: rank 15 of 65 by its 76,220 residents, rank 14 of 65 by $118,532 median income.
Arlington Heights: how many homes heat with electricity?
Arlington Heights, IL: 6,020 of 31,248 occupied homes, 19.3%; Cook County 15.8%.
Arlington Heights: how much income goes to electricity?
At 693 kWh a month, 1.1% of the $118,532 median income in Arlington Heights, IL.
Arlington Heights: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Illinois yes; municipal and co-op areas around Arlington Heights, IL may be closed.
Arlington Heights: damaging storms reported nearby?
387 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Arlington Heights, IL, 2015 to 2025, 507.7 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Arlington Heights?
Arlington Heights, IL: median home built 1973; 21,515 of 33,034 homes (65.1%) predate 1980, 17,932 are detached and 11,431 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Arlington Heights, IL renters struggle with rent?
3,088 of 7,795 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many people in Arlington Heights, IL work from home?
8,713 of 38,732 workers.
How many residents of Arlington Heights, IL live below the poverty line?
4,731 residents.