Located just 28 miles from Chicago’s Loop and 14 miles from O’Hare International Airport, Palatine location puts metropolitan cultural and business advantages within easy reach, while providing an away-from-it-all home town feeling for its residents.

Our community of 65,000 residents enjoy the finest library, schools, and parks in the country. 

A pleasant mix of residential, commercial, light industrial and office space, surrounded by parks and open space, provides Palatine with a solid tax base and a tranquil atmosphere.

Recreation and leisure activities abound in Palatine. Civic, religious and community groups of nearly every description welcome new and old residents alike. Award winning schools are a source of tremendous pride in Palatine.

                           


Palatine Library

The Palatine Public Library District is proud to be named among the finest libraries in the country. The beautiful 96,000 square foot facility at 700 North Court, offers approximately 300,000 items in the print collection and over 37,000 items in the audio-visual collection. In addition to the Main Library, the Library District also operates the Freeman Road Branch in Hoffman Estates, the Rand Road Branch in Palatine, and the Bookmobile. The Library offers computer use for the public, meeting rooms, and outstanding youth and adult programming.        

Health Care

For their health care, village residents confidently turn to Palatine's numerous physicians, dentists, and a host of other healthcare providers in almost every specialty for their healthcare needs. In addition, elder-care and nursing home facilities are located within the Village boundaries, as well as in neighboring communities


Shopping

Palatine features numerous shopping areas conveniently located throughout the Village. Local merchants offer everything from barber shops to boutiques, hardware to home furnishings, groceries to gourmet coffees...and whatever else you can think of! The growth of the historic downtown business district has been quite exciting as the friendly and relaxed downtown area welcome new retail, restaurant, and entertainment opportunities. From fast food to fine dining, there are treats for every appetite!