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Schaumburg, IL

Schaumburg is a village located mostly in Cook County and partly in DuPage County in northeastern Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 78,723, making Schaumburg the most populous incorporated village in the United States. Schaumburg is around 28 miles (45 km) northwest of the Chicago Loop and 10 miles (16 km) northwest of O'Hare International Airport. It is part of the Golden Corridor.

In 2018, Money magazine ranked the Village of Schaumburg the Best Place to Live in Illinois. In 2017, Money ranked Schaumburg the 9th-best place to live in the United States.

Along with Bolingbrook, Schaumburg has one of Illinois's two IKEA stores. It also is home to the Woodfield Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in the United States, which features almost 300 stores and restaurants. Schaumburg's transition from a rural community to a suburban city began with Alfred Campanelli's first large-scale suburban-style development in 1959 and Woodfield Mall's opening on September 9, 1971.

Schaumburg is bordered by Hoffman Estates and Palatine to the north, Inverness in the northwest, Rolling Meadows to the northeast, Elk Grove Village to the southeast, Roselle to the south, Hanover Park to the southwest, and Streamwood to the west.

Schaumburg is located at 42°01′49″N 88°05′02″W (42.0302057, −88.0838750).

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Schaumburg has a total area of 19.47 square miles (50.43 km²), of which 19.35 square miles (50.12 km²) (or 99.39%) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km²) (or 0.61%) is water. Its elevation varies between 750 and 850 feet above sea level, with a high point of 850 feet at the intersection of Schaumburg Road and Webster Lane. Schaumburg serves as the headwaters of the West Branch Dupage River, which drains the central and western portions of the village, flowing to the southwest. The West Branch of the Salt Creek drains the eastern portion of the village, flowing eastward into Busse Lake.

In terms of health and wellness, Schaumburg prioritizes the well-being of its residents with a comprehensive healthcare system. The Alexian Brothers Medical Center stands as a prominent healthcare facility, offering a wide range of medical services to the community. CorePower Yoga offers a range of yoga classes, including hot yoga, yoga sculpt, and power yoga, designed to improve strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Orangetheory Fitness is a popular group fitness studio offering high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts designed to maximize calorie burn and improve cardiovascular health. Chicago Touch specializes in therapeutic massages tailored to individual needs. Services include deep tissue, Swedish, sports, and prenatal massages. Urban Oasis offers a variety of massage therapies such as Thai massage, reflexology, hot stone massage, and couples massage. O2 Living provides a range of massage therapies including deep tissue, Swedish, and hot stone massages.

Top sites in Schaumburg, IL are LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago, Villa Olivia, and Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley.

Population: 77,099 (2024). ZIP codes: 60159, 60168, 60173, 60179, 60193-60196. Area codes: 847/224 and 630/331. Elevation: 794 ft (242 m). Area: 19.46 sq mi (50.42 km²).

FAQs

Is Schaumburg, IL a wealthy suburb?

The per capita income in Schaumburg in 2018 was $46,922, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $187,688 for a family of four. However, Schaumburg contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Is Schaumburg, IL a good place to live?

Schaumburg is a town in Illinois with a population of 77,571. Schaumburg is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Schaumburg offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Schaumburg, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

Is Schaumburg, IL a suburb of Chicago?

Schaumburg also makes the list of Illinois' 25 safest municipalities with more than 50,000 residents. The sprawling Chicago metropolitan area includes dozens of communities. Located just thirty miles northwest of the Loop is Schaumburg, one of Chicago's top suburbs.

Sources

Village of Schaumburg

Wikipedia

Draperandkramer

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

Alexian Brothers Medical Center

CorePower Yoga

Orangetheory Fitness

Chicago Touch

Urban Oasis

O2 Living

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Villa Olivia

Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley

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