Cook County, Illinois
Palatine Real Estate and Local Guide
Palatine is a large northwest Cook County suburb centered on a revitalized downtown around its Metra station, and it hosts a nationally known Sikh gurdwara. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Palatine best.
About the area
Living in Palatine, IL
Palatine is the largest Illinois municipality with no official seal or flag, following a 1992 referendum over religious imagery.
The housing market
Homes in Palatine
- About 67% of housing units are owner-occupied across single-family homes and condominiums.
- About 43% of the housing stock is detached single-family homes, with a large share of townhomes and multifamily units.
- The median home value is roughly $347,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Palatine home
Sikh Religious Society of Chicago Gurdwara
Palatine gurdwara described as the largest Sikh worship center in the Midwest
George Clayson House
Historic 1873 residence and home of the Palatine Historical Society
Deer Grove Forest Preserve
The oldest forest preserve in Cook County, acquired in 1916, with East and West units
Birchwood Park
Palatine Park District recreation site with a swimming pool
Neighborhoods
Palatine areas to know
Palanois Park
First suburb-style subdivision, with homes built after World War II
Fairgrounds Park
Neighborhood on the former Cook County Fair site (1914 to 1931)
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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.