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Learn More About Independent Living in Schaumburg, IL

This northwest suburb of Chicago is a relaxing respite from city life. Although it’s still part of the metro area, the village of Schaumburg offers a variety of parks, lakes, conservation areas, and other outdoor recreation opportunities allowing residents to enjoy nature and live an active, fulfilling retirement.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Schaumburg are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Schaumburg retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Schaumburg, IL

The median monthly cost of independent living is about $2,200 in Schaumburg and $2,300 in the state of Illinois.

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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Schaumburg is considered to be more expensive than the national average. The city is rated an average of 10 points higher than the national average across every index category, including total household expenses.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
112	112	114	110	109	112

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$87,854 per year	$50,323 per year	$76,121 per year	$34,950 per year	$43,458 per year	$5,383 per year	$1,055 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Schaumburg include:

Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Hoffman Estates

• Facility type: faith-based psychiatric care
• Bed count: 140+
• Specialties: behavioral health care

St. Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 310+
• Specialties: emergency services, diagnostic imaging, intensive care unit

Adventist GlenOaks Hospital

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 130+
• Specialties: emergency services, diagnostic imaging, surgery

Weather and Climate

Schaumburg’s climate is classified as continental, which means hot summers, cold winters, and widely varying seasonal temperatures with above average precipitation. The average humidity level is 66%, and humidity levels are often highest during December or January at about 74%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
18°F	27°F	10°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
72°F	82°F	62°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 103

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 36.6″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
40.0	14.7%	72,666	4,228 per square mile	2.6

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.8%	25.1%	3.7%	10.9%	0.2%	2.9%	57.7%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Chicago: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Cook County

Democratic	Republican	Other
74.4%	21.4%	4.2%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Schaumburg is surrounded by numerous parks and nature preserves, including the Shoe Factory Road Prairie Nature Preserve, the Spring Valley Nature Center and Heritage Farm, the Gray Farm Park and Conservation Area, Eagle Park, Volkening Lake, the Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve, Olympic Park, and the Ned Brown Preserve, home to the Busse Woods. The village is also home to various golf courses and country clubs, including Highland Woods Golf Course, Fox Run Golf Links, and the Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club.

The village of Schaumburg has something for everyone. Go back in time at the Medieval Times, or pick up fresh produce from the farmers’ market, which takes place every Friday from June to October. Schaumburg is also home to the Woodfield Mall — the 10th largest mall in the United States — as well as the Chicago Athenaeum, a museum of architecture and design, which features a sculpture park located on 20 acres of meadow and forest.

Transportation

Schaumburg offers the Woodfield Trolley, Metro Train Service, and Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART). Seniors are eligible for an RTA Pass, which provides free fare for seniors.