How old are the homes in Palatine Township, IL?
58.5% (±2.6 points) of the homes in Palatine Township, IL were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.8% were built before 1940.
3.0% were built in 2010 or later.
Figures last updated on .
- Built before 1980
- 58.5% (±2.6 points)
- Built before 1940
- 2.8%
- Built 2010 or later
- 3.0%
When the homes in Palatine Township were built
| Year built | Palatine Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% (±0.2 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 2.6% (±0.5 points) | 4.4% | 5.0% | 9.4% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 6.9% (±0.8 points) | 7.9% | 11.2% | 13.6% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 10.6% (±1.3 points) | 6.2% | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 21.1% (±1.6 points) | 7.6% | 9.2% | 12.9% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 27.1% (±1.8 points) | 12.1% | 14.2% | 14.2% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 14.0% (±1.3 points) | 12.5% | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 12.5% (±1.1 points) | 14.3% | 11.9% | 9.5% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 2.1% (±0.5 points) | 6.6% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.8% (±0.6 points) | 27.8% | 20.2% | 11.7% |
In Palatine Township, the share of homes built before 1980 is lower than in Cook County (73.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (63.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (49.7%).
In Cook County, Palatine Township ranks 120 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.
Statewide, it ranks 1915 of 2,751.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint
Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.
Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).
A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).
Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.
The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (31.4%) and the share built before 1980 (58.5%).
- 40 CFR part 745: Lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures (eCFR)
- 24 CFR part 35: Lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures (eCFR)
Homes built before 1980 in places near Palatine Township
| Place | Distance | Homes built before 1980 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine Township | — | 58.5% (±2.6 points) | — |
| Palatine | 1.1 mi | 58.4% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inverness | 1.9 mi | 39.6% (±8.0 points) | Lower |
| Rolling Meadows | 3.2 mi | 68.0% (±5.7 points) | Higher |
| Deer Park | 4.0 mi | 27.6% (±8.5 points) | Lower |
| Barrington | 4.3 mi | 67.0% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington Heights | 4.3 mi | 63.9% (±3.1 points) | Higher |
| Kildeer | 4.9 mi | 29.5% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
| South Barrington | 5.0 mi | 12.5% (±7.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Inverness, IL (39.6%), Deer Park, IL (27.6%), Kildeer, IL (29.5%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rolling Meadows, IL (68.0%), Arlington Heights, IL (63.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes built before 1980 across Cook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|
| 114 | Schaumburg Township | 62.0% (±2.3 points) |
| 115 | Indian Head Park | 61.8% (±10.9 points) |
| 116 (tie) | Crestwood | 60.6% (±9.2 points) |
| 116 (tie) | Prospect Heights | 60.6% (±7.9 points) |
| 118 | Northbrook | 59.6% (±4.6 points) |
| 119 | Justice | 58.9% (±8.1 points) |
| 120 | Palatine Township | 58.5% (±2.6 points) |
| 121 (tie) | Palatine | 58.4% (±3.3 points) |
| 121 (tie) | Palos Heights | 58.4% (±6.2 points) |
| 123 | Palos Township | 57.5% (±3.7 points) |
| 124 | Bridgeview | 56.9% (±7.5 points) |
| 125 | Rich Township | 56.0% (±3.4 points) |
| 126 | Northfield Township | 55.3% (±2.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 148 places in Cook County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Palatine Township
How old are most homes in Palatine Township?
58.5% of homes in Palatine Township, IL were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Do homes in Palatine Township need a lead paint disclosure?
A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 31.4% and 58.5% of homes in Palatine Township were built before then.
Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Palatine Township?
Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Palatine township, Cook County, Illinois (county subdivision:57238, in state:17 county:031).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM
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