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About
Life in Streamwood
Streamwood offers a fairly typical suburban Chicago experience—solid schools through U-46, reasonable home prices compared to closer-in suburbs, and dependable commuter rail access to the city via Bartlett station. The median household income of just over $100,000 and median home value around $271,000 suggest an established, financially stable community, though your money goes further here than in trendy urban neighborhoods. The commute averages 29 minutes, which is manageable but worth factoring in if you're working downtown.
Streamwood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Foreign-Born
35.0%
Broadband Internet
94.3%
of households
Population Growth
-3.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics35.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Streamwood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Streamwood, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (42.7%), and 34.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.9%
of residents
65 and Older
15.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.8%
of households
Married Couples
55.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.97
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 Streamwood
In Streamwood, rent runs 42% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,040
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
89.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $332,754 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Streamwood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Streamwood is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Streamwood 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
Commute30.1 min avg
How Streamwood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Streamwood, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 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 69% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Streamwood runs 69% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
102.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
548.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Streamwood 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 Streamwood, 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
Streamwood is less than 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 Streamwood, 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
Streamwood is less than 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
Streamwood 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
38.0"
Annual Snowfall
34.0"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
153
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Streamwood
Streamwood has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.2%
of residents
Bhc Streamwood Hospital Inc.
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
St Alexius Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Hoffman Estates
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Hlth Hosp
Psychiatric · 3.1 mi away · Hoffman Estates
Elgin Mental Health Center
Psychiatric · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Elgin
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.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Streamwood
Streamwood's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 27.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Streamwood (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
8.7 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)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 123 students · 57% graduate · median earnings $67,642 (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, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Streamwood
Streamwood has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
37 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
62 mi awayPublic Libraries in Streamwood
Poplar Creek Public Library District
1405 South Park Avenue, Streamwood
Cities Near Streamwood
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Streamwood FAQ
Is Streamwood, Illinois affordable?⌄
Streamwood's median rent is $1,809/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $101,218/year. Median home value is $271,200.
Is Streamwood, Illinois safe?⌄
Streamwood's violent crime rate was 102 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 549 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Streamwood, Illinois?⌄
Streamwood has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Streamwood, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Streamwood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,809/month and median household income is $101,218/year. The median home value is $271,200. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Streamwood, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Streamwood is 30 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