The Town FilesSchaumburg, Illinois
Village in Cook County · population 78,723 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $330,400
- Household income
- $97,514
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 43
- Median age
- 39.6
Schaumburg is a village of 78,723 people in Cook County, Illinois. The median home is worth $330,400, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks more vibrant than 94% of Illinois towns, better for young professionals than 92% of Illinois towns, more upscale than 86% of Illinois towns.
How Schaumburg ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Schaumburg is worth $330,400, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $97,514, which is more affordable than 13% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,812 a month. 62.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Schaumburg | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $330,400 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,812 | $960 |
| Median household income | $97,514 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 62.9% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Schaumburg
| People | Schaumburg | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.4% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 32.7% | — |
| Work from home | 20.1% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 90.4% |
Weather in Schaumburg
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 13.7°F. About 38.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.0 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 153 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Schaumburg since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 17, 1975 about 5.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 67 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 165 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 5, 2010.
Severe weather in Cook County since 1996
Cook County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| November 20, 2023 | Flood | DR-4749: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Cook County
Cook County had 2,565,567 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $86,931 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Schaumburg itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Schaumburg
15 public schools with 10,314 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schaumburg High School | 9-12 | 2,355 | 16.1 |
| Michael Collins Elem School | K-6 | 768 | 14.5 |
| Jane Addams JHS | 4-8 | 740 | 11.7 |
| Robert Frost JHS | 7-8 | 693 | 13.6 |
| Hoover Math and Science Academy | K-6 | 658 | 13.7 |
| Helen Keller JHS | 6-8 | 598 | 11.1 |
| Winston Churchill Elem School | K-6 | 582 | 12.9 |
| Buzz Aldrin Elem School | K-6 | 538 | 12.5 |
| Campanelli Elem School | K-6 | 535 | 13.7 |
| Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch | K-6 | 522 | 12.7 |
| Nathan Hale Elem School | K-6 | 493 | 11.7 |
| Enders-Salk Elem School | K-6 | 472 | 13.9 |
Towns near Schaumburg
- Roselle, IL3.4 mi · 22,897 people · home $344,700
- Hoffman Estates, IL4.0 mi · 52,530 people · home $351,900
- Rolling Meadows, IL4.4 mi · 24,200 people · home $326,200
- Hanover Park, IL4.4 mi · 37,470 people · home $274,200
- Streamwood, IL4.9 mi · 39,577 people · home $271,200
- Itasca, IL4.9 mi · 9,543 people · home $390,800
- Elk Grove Village, IL5.0 mi · 32,812 people · home $347,100
- Bloomingdale, IL5.4 mi · 22,382 people · home $376,500
Schaumburg questions
Is Schaumburg, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Schaumburg scores better for retirees than 20% of Illinois towns and quieter than 6%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.6).
How much does a house cost in Schaumburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Schaumburg is valued at $330,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,514, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,812 a month.
What is the weather like in Schaumburg?
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 13.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.0 inches of precipitation a year and 34.0 inches of snow.
Does Schaumburg get tornadoes?
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Schaumburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 17, 1975. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)