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Wheeling, IL vs Arlington Heights, IL

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- Household income in Arlington Heights, is 44% more than it is in Wheeling and is 35% above the National Average.
- Wheeling unemployment rate is 6.0%.
- Arlington Heights unemployment rate is 4.8%.
 Wheeling, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-0.2%1.6%
 Future Job Growth29.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes10.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$37,719  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$106,996$69,021
 Family Median Income$85,052  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Wheeling, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock5.5%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.4%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock4.7%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K8.8%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock4.7%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.8%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock8.1%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K14.3%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock21.6%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K7.9%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock17.8%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Wheeling, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Management, business, finance14.9%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock10.8%6.5%
 Community, social services1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.7%1.2%
 Education, library3.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.4%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology3.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock2.1%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.7%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock3.4%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.0%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.0%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support21.6%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair6.5%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock9.9%13.1%
Reviews for Wheeling    2 Reviews

Wheeling is a huge industrial area with a lot of job opportunities in a close community with great schools-which is why the real estate is pricy, yet still easy to find  More

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I have lived in Wheeling for a year now. I didn't have the chance to check it out before I moved there.(long story). It is very diverse and if you are an American  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 12 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 14 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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