Schaumburg, Illinois, in Cook county, is 25 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois or as its also known as, "The Gateway to the Windy City". The village is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area.
This gorgeous city maintains an urban ambiance that sets it apart from most suburban communities. Careful planning and managed development has make Schaumburg into one of the most sought-after business locations in the state. Huge companies such as Motorola, The Signature Group, Zurich-American Insurance, Advantis, Santa Fe and Cellular One call the community home as do hundreds of other smaller companies. Retailers also find Schaumburg a great place to do business.
The village has many places to enjoy including Medieval Times, Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary, and The Chicago Athenaeum. The Prairie Center for the Arts has served as the cornerstone of music and entertainment in the area. Music, dance, films, theatre and storytelling, programs for all ages have been presented on the Prairie Center stage.
Schaumberg is an excellent location for exploring rural Illinois history. Legend has it that the earliest settler in Schaumburg, Illinois was a man named Trumball Kent, from Oswego New York. In 1835, Kent founded a settlement that is close to what is now called Olde Schaumburg Centre, formerly known as Sarah's Grove. It was named after the grove of trees nearby and the three young women who lived near the grove., all of whom were coincidentally named "Sarah."
Housing Cost
Along with a sound economy, Schaumburg has a vast amount of affordable housing.
Schaumburg has a home to fit every lifestyle, from single-family houses in an abundant variety of designs and styles, to garden homes and multifamily communities situated in park-like settings, striking duplexes and townhouses, manor homes and more. Many neighborhoods are surrounded by parks and are convenient to transportation and shopping. Although Schaumburg is recognized as a center of business and commercial activity, the residents who make their homes here have a genuine sense of community.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $246,600
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 72,690. Schaumburg covers 19.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 799 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 60173, 60192, 60193, 60194, 60195
Weather
Schaumburg, IL climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 82.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 9.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Schaumburg is 36.56 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 4.58 Inches.
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