Pest control · Palatine, Illinois
Pest control in Palatine, IL
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 42% of Palatine's homes are detached houses[1], and 2% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Palatine, in Cook County — ZIPs 60067, 60074, counts 65,842 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Palatine at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 65,842[2]-3.0% since 2020
- County
- Cook[2]
- Land area
- 14.1 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 42%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 2%[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 33%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -3.0%[2]the 2nd-slowest-growing of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 14.1 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Palatine data for pest control
Palatine is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 65,842 people (2025 estimate), down just 3.0% since 2020[2]. It covers 14.1 square miles (4,669 residents per square mile, the 4th densest), sits entirely in Cook County, in ZIP codes 60067, 60074[3].
Building amid 3.0% decline since 2020 pushes construction into previously open land, which stirs up the pests already living there — and denser housing gives them more neighboring homes to visit.
Mail to Palatine goes through 2 ZIP codes — 60067 (59% of the city's land), 60074 (41% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Arlington Heights (3.5 mi E), Schaumburg (6.4 mi S) and Des Plaines (9.3 mi SE)[3].
42% of Palatine's 28,469 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Arlington Heights (53%), Schaumburg (35%), and Des Plaines (59%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
2% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover; Arlington Heights (2%), Schaumburg (3%), and Des Plaines (6%) nearby), and population changed -3.0% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 4,669 people live per square mile of land across 14.1 square miles[2][3] — the 4th-densest of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
33% of households rent and 67% own[1].
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Palatine stands out for the 2nd-slowest growth since 2020 (-3.0%)[2], the 2nd-fewest flood reports nearby (36)[5], and the 3rd-lowest share of detached houses (42%)[1].
Get pest control help in Palatine
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Palatine area — ZIP codes 60067, 60074.
Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
The data underneath this Palatine page
| Measure | Palatine | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | -3.0% | -1.3% | 2 pts slower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 36 | 56 | 20 fewer |
| Detached single-family | 42% | 58% | 16 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 33% | 26% | 7 pts higher |
| Residents per sq mi | 4,669 | 3,985 | 17% denser |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1977 | same as median |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Chicago-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine | 4,669 | -3.0% | 65,842 |
| Arlington Heights 3.5 mi | 4,587 | -1.9% | 76,216 |
| Schaumburg 6.4 mi | 3,985 | -1.9% | 77,249 |
| Des Plaines 9.3 mi | 4,128 | -3.1% | 58,772 |
| Elgin 15.4 mi | 3,019 | 0.6% | 115,476 |
| Skokie 16.6 mi | 6,612 | -1.9% | 66,544 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 28,469 |
| Detached single-family | 12,089 (42%) |
| Occupied homes | 27,303 |
| Owner-occupied | 18,398 (67%) |
| Renter-occupied | 8,905 (33%) |
| Median home value | $355,600 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 29 | 0.1% | ±33 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 481 | 1.7% | ±158 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,417 | 8.5% | ±381 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 3,677 | 12.9% | ±563 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 5,219 | 18.3% | ±559 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 7,727 | 27.1% | ±655 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 4,507 | 15.8% | ±490 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 2,843 | 10.0% | ±391 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 650 | 2.3% | ±222 |
| 1939 or earlier | 919 | 3.2% | ±247 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Palatine's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 60067 | 59% | 62% |
| 60074 | 41% | 78% |
Palatine pest control questions
My Palatine home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 2% of Palatine homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Palatine. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 33% of Palatine households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 60067 and 60074[4], Cook County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Arlington Heights (3.5 mi), Schaumburg (6.4 mi), and Des Plaines (9.3 mi)[3].
I rent in Palatine. Who arranges the repair?
33% of occupied Palatine homes are rented[1], the 4th-highest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover. Tell your landlord or property manager in writing first; your lease says who arranges repairs.
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- NOAA Storm Events Database
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.