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Buffalo Grove
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Buffalo Grove

#7 in Best Places to Live in Illinois
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Buffalo Grove is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 43,062. Buffalo Grove is in Lake County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Buffalo Grove offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Buffalo Grove there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Buffalo Grove and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Buffalo Grove are highly rated.
    About Buffalo Grove...
    Population
    43,062
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $341,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,800
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      19%
    • Own
      81%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      7.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      2.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      2.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      29.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      601
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      19.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      29%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      38%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Buffalo Grove

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $121,212
    National
    $69,021
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