Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Arlington Heights, IL
$485,000Median listing price
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About Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights is one of the northwest suburbs' flagship towns (~75,000 residents), with a genuinely walkable downtown of restaurants, bars, and the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre clustered around the Metra station. Housing runs from 1950s–70s ranches and split-levels to newer infill and downtown condos.
Home prices in Arlington Heights
The median listing price in Arlington Heights is $485,000.
Top places in Arlington Heights
- Downtown Arlington Heights
- Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
- Arlington Park
- Lake Arlington
- Arlington Heights Memorial Library
- Frontier Days
- Nickol Knoll / local golf courses
- Mitsuwa Marketplace (nearby in Arlington Heights)
Commuting from Arlington Heights
- Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line; two in-town stations: Arlington Heights (downtown) and Arlington Park.
- Typical weekday trip to Ogilvie Transportation Center: approximately 50–60 minutes (approximate; varies by express/local pattern).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago: ~35–55 minutes (approximate; via I-90, traffic-dependent).
Arlington Heights FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Arlington Heights, IL?
The median listing price in Arlington Heights is $485,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Arlington Heights, IL?
Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line; two in-town stations: Arlington Heights (downtown) and Arlington Park.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.