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Compare Arlington Heights to Decatur

This post compares Arlington Heights, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Arlington Heights (village) Decatur (city)
Population 75,911 73,505
Income (median) $68,162 $41,341
Home Value (median) $340,300 $80,600
White 85% 71%
Black 1% 19%
Asian 9% 1%
With Kids 27% 26%
Age (median) 44 39
Rentals 24% 36%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Arlington Heights or Decatur?
A: Arlington Heights has a similar population count than Decatur: 75911 compared with 73505 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Arlington Heights or in Decatur?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Arlington Heights.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Arlington Heights or Decatur?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Arlington Heights.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Decatur does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 24% for Arlington Heights versus 36% for Decatur.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Arlington Heights may include: Downers-Grove, Darien, and Bloomingdale.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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