City profile
Schaumburg, IL
DuPage County · Population 76,868
Schaumburg is a city in DuPage County, IL with about 76,868 residents and a typical home value near $330,000. It is 18 miles from Naperville, IL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
25°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
189
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$330,400
Typical monthly housing
$2,365
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
101
Taxes
- Property tax
- 2.07%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.95%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.86%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very High · county score 100/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Cold wave, Tornado
Nearest major airport
10 mi to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 56% Democratic / 43% Republican
Community
Population
76,868
Black population
5.8%
County
DuPage County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving IL than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 76,868 residents
- Typical home value about $330,000
- 18 miles from Naperville, IL
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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