Schaumburg, Illinois

Illinois community balancing growth and livability

Midwest Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

76.1

C

out of 100

Overview

Schaumburg is an Illinois city with a population of approximately 75,750, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $364,930. Median household income is $92,818.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 75,750 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $364,930 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $92,818 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 28.1 minutes
  • Part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

75,750

Source: Census ACS

$364,930

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$92,818

Source: Census ACS

28.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

43

Source: Walk Score

114 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Cook County (county-level results)

70%
28%
Democrat 1,447,821
Republican 583,852
Leans D+42.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 56.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 70/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 48.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 43/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 52.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 76.1

Location

Schaumburg, IL (42.0333, -88.0833)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.