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Palatine, IL is a town that lies 31 miles northwest of Chicago and 20 miles west of Wilmette. About 68,000 residents call this town home. It's an upper income area. They have a median income around $69,000. And about 65% of folks represent families. The village was founded in 1866, mostly from settlers from New York and New England. The population boomed starting in the 1960's. In the 1970's, urban sprawl became the trend. However, in the 1990's efforts began to reviatalize the downtown area. A new passenger train station helped, along with the construction of new condos and townhomes.
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Palatine Village is a high-end suburb outside of Chicao. The median price of all housing units is around $330,000. Rental prices of apartments can be between $800 to $1400. Prices are a little high, but not as high considering the cost of purchasing a home. This town provides access to over 40 parks with walking trails. And if you like golf, the Palatine Hills Golf Course is a popular spot. It's not too far from Chicago, but it's not that close either. So if you're commuting, traffic can be a headache and train stations can be tiresome during the winter months. There are a number of good restaurants in the area, and the urban revitalization is a good selling point. It's attractive and shows a real effort against sprawl. This area is fairly safe, but there are some problems with property crime. Overall, this is a good area for families. If you're single, you'll be bored.
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