Schaumburg
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Schaumburg is a lively northwest Chicago suburb known for its shopping, diverse dining, and parks. While it's famous for Woodfield Mall, the city also offers green spaces, community centers, and a relaxed Midwest atmosphere. Schaumburg blends residential comfort with accessible entertainment, making it a popular spot for families, professionals, and visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
78,723
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.03°, -88.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$3,338
Local Cost
$2,292
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.1°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-38.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
982 mm
Internet Speed
305 Mbps
Upload
196 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
43
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
39
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ORD
Distance
16 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 86/100.