Moving to Arlington Heights, IL
Arlington Heights is in Cook County, Illinois. Here is what to check before you move: taxes, schools, the commute and homes for sale.
Beatrice Yunck, Real Estate Consultant, Queen Bea Realty Group
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Arlington Heights at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Cook
- Typical home value
- $496,000 (+9.0% in a year; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026)
Living in Arlington Heights: taxes compared
Wisconsin vs. Illinois calculator compares towns at your own income and home price. Arlington Heights will be added once its tax rates are sourced.
Because of the Wisconsin–Illinois reciprocity agreement, your wages are taxed by the state you live in, wherever your job is.
Arlington Heights schools
Public school district(s): Arlington Heights SD 25 and Wheeling CCSD 21 (parts); Township High School District 214
Public schools enroll by home address, so check the district for any house you consider. Official data for every district and school: Illinois Report Card (Illinois State Board of Education).
Commuting from Arlington Heights
- Metra UP-NW from Arlington Heights to Ogilvie Transportation Center: 36 min–51 min
- Drive to downtown Milwaukee: about 1 hr 25 min
- Drive to the Chicago Loop: about 45 min
Off-peak estimates; allow more time at rush hour. · Train times: Metra schedules
Homes for sale in Arlington Heights
Tell us your budget and timeline and we'll send current listings in Arlington Heights that fit.
Nearby towns
- Barrington, IL · Lake / Cook County
- Buffalo Grove, IL · Lake / Cook County
- Northbrook, IL · Cook County
- Glenview, IL · Cook County
- Wilmette, IL · Cook County
- Lake Forest, IL · Lake County
Thinking about Arlington Heights?
Tell us about your move and we'll send homes, tax estimates and school information for Arlington Heights and similar towns.
Prefer to talk? Call Beatrice or book a 30-minute call.
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