Arlington Heights is one of the top 15 largest municipalities in Illinois with all the amenities and conveniences you would expect to find in larger urban settings.
Located 25 miles northwest of Chicago, Arlington Heights gives most cities a run for their money. The community has a vibrant downtown area with theaters, restaurants, shopping, parks, recreation and two commuter train stations.
Home to something for every taste, incorporating a unique blend of old and new, the village of Arlington Heights hosts outdoor festivals, parades and its ever-popular Frontier Days. Residents have plenty of bike paths, picnic areas, golf courses, lakefront paths and more to enjoy. And of course there’s the Arlington Park Racetrack, where in addition to the action on the track and in the grandstands, there’s live entertainment, dancing and picnicking on the grounds.
Arlington Heights School District 25 primarily serves students in the community. High schools include Buffalo Grove High School, John Hersey High School, Prospect High School, Wheeling High School, Rolling Meadows High School and Elk Grove High School.
Commuting downtown is a convenient 30-minute trip with two Metra stations offering direct access to Chicago’s Ogilvie Station. The village also has direct access to I-90 as well as Route 53, which links to several interstates.