Cook County, Illinois
Arlington Heights Real Estate and Local Guide
A large, established northwest suburb of Chicago in Cook County, home to about 76,000 residents. It is known for the former Arlington Park racecourse and a walkable downtown with performing arts and dining. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Arlington Heights best.
About the area
Living in Arlington Heights, IL
The former Arlington Park hosted the world's first million-dollar Thoroughbred race, the Arlington Million, in 1981.
The housing market
Homes in Arlington Heights
- About 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 54.3% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $403,200.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Arlington Heights home
Arlington Park (former racecourse)
Thoroughbred track that opened in 1927 and hosted the first Arlington Million; closed in 2021 and purchased by the Chicago Bears
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Downtown arts venue opened in 1999 with a 350-seat theatre, ballroom, and classrooms
Arlington Heights Historical Museum
Local history museum operated in the village
Lake Arlington
50-acre boating lake with a 1.8-mile walking and biking path, managed by the Arlington Heights Park District
Recreation Park
Park District park that hosts the Frontier Days festival in early July
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.