Apartments for rent in Rolling Meadows, IL

The small city of Rolling Meadows, Illinois is home to approximately 24,000 people. At an average age of just over 39, the city's population is fairly typical compared to other municipalities in the state, which has an average age of 38. Only 28% of residents rent in Rolling Meadows, as home ownership is common in the area. Relatively high rent costs could play a role, as the average rent of $1,392 a month is substantially higher than the state average of $1,052.

Many Rolling Meadows residents work in one of four industries: entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 25% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in management, which ranks as the top field in the city. With an average annual income of just over $86,000, Rolling Meadows workers take home around $9,000 more than the average Illinois resident. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Rolling Meadows has a relatively high concentration of residents older than 25 who possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree (26%) compared to the national average (21%).

Rolling Meadows has an average commute time of about 29 minutes. Driving is the typical mode of getting to work, selected by 45% of residents, while public transportation is not used much. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.