Primary sources for Palatine, IL
- Census Bureau profile of Palatine, IL, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Palatine, IL, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Palatine, IL, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Palatine, IL
Electricity rates in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL ranks 13 of 65 Illinois cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (34%). Palatine, Illinois has 66,548 residents in 26,819 households; 19.8% heat with electricity.
Households in Palatine, IL can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Palatine on the map
Cook County, with Palatine marked
Who supplies Palatine
Cook County lists 1 utility for Palatine, IL, a city of 66,548: 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.
Outage risk around Palatine
Palatine, IL, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 371 wind and 22 tornado, 590.6 per 100,000 residents of 66,548. Top gust near Palatine, IL: 78 knots, 90 mph. Damage near Palatine, IL: $1.1M.
Reports within 15 miles of Palatine, IL
wind and tornado reports, Palatine, IL
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| Palatine, IL | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine, IL, 2015 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Palatine, IL, 2016 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Palatine, IL, 2017 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Palatine, IL, 2018 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Palatine, IL, 2019 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Palatine, IL, 2020 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Palatine, IL, 2021 | 58 | 1 | 59 |
| Palatine, IL, 2022 | 88 | 3 | 91 |
| Palatine, IL, 2023 | 21 | 11 | 32 |
| Palatine, IL, 2024 | 58 | 6 | 64 |
| Palatine, IL, 2025 | 65 | 1 | 66 |
Facts about Palatine
- Residents of Palatine, IL, ACS 2023
- 66,54818 of 65 Illinois cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Palatine, IL
- $95,95030 of 65 of those cities
- Households in Palatine, IL
- 26,8192.48 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Palatine, IL
- 67.2%18,011 owners and 8,808 renter households
- Housing units in Palatine, IL
- 28,1701,351 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Palatine, IL
- 19.8%5,300 of 26,819 homes
- Land area of Palatine, IL
- 14.1 sq mi4,714.4 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Palatine, IL
- 1.4%at 693 kWh a month over the $95,950 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Palatine, IL
- 393NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 590.6 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Palatine, IL
- 197716,374 of 28,170 homes (58.1%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Palatine, IL
- $347,900$1,467 gross rent a month, 5.06% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Palatine
Compare Palatine with nearby cities
| City near Palatine, IL | Distance from Palatine | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine, IL (this page) | 0 mi | 66,548 | $95,950 | 1977 | $347,900 | 393 | 18.0% |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 3.5 mi east | 76,220 (+9,672) | $118,532 (+$22,582) | 1973 (-4 yr) | $403,200 (+$55,300) | 387 (-6) | 22.5% (+4.5 pts) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 5.4 mi northeast | 42,824 (-23,724) | $129,820 (+$33,870) | 1982 (+5 yr) | $392,900 (+$45,000) | 306 (-87) | 28.5% (+10.4 pts) |
| Wheeling, IL | 6.4 mi east | 38,495 (-28,053) | $83,251 (-$12,699) | 1980 (+3 yr) | $244,600 (-$103,300) | 344 (-49) | 11.5% (-6.6 pts) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 6.4 mi south | 76,780 (+10,232) | $94,690 (-$1,260) | 1979 (+2 yr) | $312,200 (-$35,700) | 456 (+63) | 17.6% (-0.5 pts) |
| Mount Prospect, IL | 6.6 mi southeast | 55,648 (-10,900) | $103,911 (+$7,961) | 1969 (-8 yr) | $377,000 (+$29,100) | 457 (+64) | 15.8% (-2.2 pts) |
Cost of living with electricity in Palatine
Palatine, IL: 26,819 households at $1,067 a year per home for electricity (Cook County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $28.6 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,271 a year per household.
| Group in Palatine, IL | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Palatine, IL median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine, IL, all households | 26,819 | $1,067 | $28.6 million | 1.11% |
| Palatine, IL, homeowners | 18,011 | $1,275 | $23.0 million | 1.33% |
| Palatine, IL, renters | 8,808 | $785 | $6.9 million | 0.82% |
Housing and heating in Palatine
Palatine, IL: 16,374 of 28,170 homes were built before 1980 and 3,052 in 2000 or later. Palatine, IL has 12,214 detached houses, 9,709 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 70 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Palatine, IL
% of homes by decade built, Palatine, IL
- 3pre-40
- 340s
- 1050s
- 1560s
- 2770s
- 1980s
- 1290s
- 900s
- 210s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Palatine, IL
| Palatine, IL | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine, IL, median year built | 1977 | 1961 | +16 years | 27 of 65 |
| Palatine, IL, built before 1980 | 58.1% | 74.1% | -16.0 points | 35 of 65 |
| Palatine, IL, built 2000 or later | 10.8% | 12.1% | -1.3 points | 42 of 65 |
| Palatine, IL, detached houses | 43.4% | 39.8% | +3.6 points | 56 of 65 |
| Palatine, IL, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 34.5% | 34.2% | +0.3 points | 13 of 65 |
| Palatine, IL, mobile homes | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6 points | 39 of 65 |
| Palatine, IL, renter households | 32.8% | 42.5% | -9.6 points | 29 of 65 |
| Palatine, IL, median home value | $347,900 | $305,200 | +$42,700 | 20 of 65 |
| Palatine, IL, median gross rent a month | $1,467 | $1,381 | +$86 | 32 of 65 |
| Palatine, IL, people per household | 2.47 | 2.45 | +0.02 | 42 of 65 |
Who lives in Palatine: income, cars, homes
Palatine, IL homes: 14,621 have 3+ bedrooms, 4,053 none or one, median 5.5 rooms. Of 36,310 workers in Palatine, IL, 6,552 work from home, 25,678 drive alone, 831 ride transit and 556 walk. In Palatine, IL, 1,240 households own no vehicle and 15,768 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Palatine, IL, 4,275 of 8,511 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 9,122 households moved in since 2018 and 5,676 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. 6,672 residents of Palatine, IL live below the poverty line, and the median age is 39.6. In Palatine, IL, 3,963 of 26,819 households earn under $35,000, 6,374 $35,000-$75,000, 8,656 $75,000-$150,000 and 7,826 $150,000 or more.
Household income in Palatine, IL
| Palatine, IL | Value | Rank in Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Palatine, IL, households under $35,000 | 14.8% | 36 of 65 |
| Palatine, IL, households $150,000 or more | 29.2% | 26 of 65 |
| Palatine, IL, residents below poverty | 10.1% | 25 of 65 |
| Palatine, IL, median age | 39.6 | 30 of 65 |
| Palatine, IL, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 51.9% | 47 of 65 |
| Palatine, IL, households without a vehicle | 4.6% | 44 of 65 |
| Palatine, IL, households with 2+ vehicles | 58.8% | 36 of 65 |
| Palatine, IL, workers at home | 18.0% | 20 of 65 |
| Palatine, IL, cost-burdened renters | 50.2% | 25 of 65 |
| Palatine, IL, moved in since 2018 | 34.0% | 22 of 65 |
| Palatine, IL, moved in before 2000 | 21.2% | 36 of 65 |
Analyst note on Palatine
Palatine, IL counts 66,548 residents in 26,819 households, on 14.1 square miles. 5,300 of the 26,819 occupied homes in Palatine, IL heat with electricity. Household income in Palatine, IL is $95,950; 18,011 of its 26,819 households own.
Palatine, IL has 28,170 housing units, 1,351 of them vacant or seasonal. Palatine, IL ranks 18 of 65 Illinois cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (20%). Palatine, IL ranks 20 of 65 Illinois cities for the highest median home value ($347,900).
Palatine, IL ranks 20 of 65 Illinois cities for people working from home (18.0% of workers).
ZIP codes in Palatine
| ZIP area touching Palatine, IL | Share of the ZIP's land inside Palatine | Share of Palatine's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 60067 (Palatine, IL) | 61.9% | 59.2% |
| 60074 (Palatine, IL) | 77.8% | 40.6% |
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Questions on Palatine
Palatine: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Palatine, IL: Illinois households pick a supplier and plan, and Cook County lists 1 utility.
Palatine: how does it rank among Illinois cities?
Palatine, IL: rank 18 of 65 by its 66,548 residents, rank 30 of 65 by $95,950 median income.
Palatine: how many homes heat with electricity?
Palatine, IL: 5,300 of 26,819 occupied homes, 19.8%; Cook County 15.8%.
Palatine: how much income goes to electricity?
At 693 kWh a month, 1.4% of the $95,950 median income in Palatine, IL.
Palatine: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Illinois yes; municipal and co-op areas around Palatine, IL may be closed.
Palatine: damaging storms reported nearby?
393 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Palatine, IL, 2015 to 2025, 590.6 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Palatine?
Palatine, IL: median home built 1977; 16,374 of 28,170 homes (58.1%) predate 1980, 12,214 are detached and 9,709 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How big are the homes in Palatine, IL?
14,621 of 28,170 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.5 rooms.
How many people in Palatine, IL work from home?
6,552 of 36,310 workers.
How many Palatine, IL households have no car?
1,240 households; 15,768 have two or more.