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About
Life in Schaumburg
Schaumburg works well if you want suburban stability with real job opportunities without committing to a major city. The median home value around $330,400 and median rent of $1,812 monthly aren't cheap, but they're reasonable for the Chicago area, and the median household income of about $98,000 reflects a solidly educated, established community where about half the residents have college degrees. Employment prospects are genuinely good here—this isn't just a bedroom community but an actual corporate center, so if you work locally you could have a manageable commute or even avoid it entirely.
Schaumburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Foreign-Born
32.7%
Broadband Internet
95.4%
of households
Population Growth
-1.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics32.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Schaumburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Schaumburg, the largest foreign-born group is from India (30.5%), and 11.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
23.2%
of residents
65 and Older
17.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.1%
of households
Married Couples
51.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 42% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Schaumburg
In Schaumburg, rent runs 42% above the IL average, and home values are 25% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,617
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $357,230 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Schaumburg and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Schaumburg is 0.6 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Schaumburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute27.8 min avg
How Schaumburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Schaumburg, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 79% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Schaumburg runs 79% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
67.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,643.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Schaumburg Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 55 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cook County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cook County, which includes Schaumburg, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 55 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | Flood | $494.9M |
| 2024 | 57 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $550.0M |
| 2022 | 51 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.1M |
| 2021 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cook County, county-wide
Schaumburg is about 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cook County, which includes Schaumburg, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
149
per year
Moderate Days
191
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Cook County, county-wide
Schaumburg is about 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 16°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Schaumburg has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and very cold winters (avg low 16°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/16°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.6"
Annual Snowfall
34.0"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
153
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 14°F | 1.90" |
| Feb | 37°F | 16°F | 1.70" |
| Mar | 48°F | 25°F | 2.09" |
| Apr | 61°F | 35°F | 3.64" |
| May | 73°F | 47°F | 4.66" |
| Jun | 83°F | 57°F | 4.72" |
| Jul | 87°F | 61°F | 3.34" |
| Aug | 85°F | 60°F | 4.45" |
| Sep | 78°F | 51°F | 3.58" |
| Oct | 65°F | 40°F | 3.51" |
| Nov | 50°F | 29°F | 2.51" |
| Dec | 38°F | 19°F | 1.92" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Schaumburg
Uninsured
5.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Schaumburg's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Hlth Hosp
Psychiatric · 3.1 mi away · Hoffman Estates
St Alexius Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Hoffman Estates
Bhc Streamwood Hospital Inc.
Psychiatric · 3.9 mi away · Streamwood
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Schaumburg
Schaumburg's student/teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 50.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Schaumburg (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,114 students · in-state tuition $4,680 · 26% graduate · median earnings $51,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Illinois
6.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 14,027 students · in-state tuition $22,243 · 75% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,006 students · in-state tuition $45,858 · 72% graduate · median earnings $67,398 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,121 students · in-state tuition $47,770 · 88% graduate · median earnings $68,390 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 708 students · in-state tuition $31,810 · 50% graduate · median earnings $59,095 (10 yrs after entry)
Worsham College of Mortuary Science
11.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 183 students · in-state tuition $20,500 · 88% graduate · median earnings $61,393 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Schaumburg
Schaumburg has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
34 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
58 mi awayPublic Libraries in Schaumburg
Schaumburg Township District Library
130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Cities Near Schaumburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Schaumburg?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Schaumburg FAQ
Is Schaumburg, Illinois affordable?⌄
Schaumburg's median rent is $1,812/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $97,514/year. Median home value is $330,400.
Is Schaumburg, Illinois safe?⌄
Schaumburg's violent crime rate was 68 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1644 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Schaumburg, Illinois?⌄
Schaumburg has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Schaumburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,812/month and median household income is $97,514/year. The median home value is $330,400. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Schaumburg, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Schaumburg is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from