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Deerfield
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Deerfield

#18 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
      C+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Deerfield is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 19,228. Deerfield is in Lake County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Deerfield offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Deerfield there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Deerfield and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Deerfield are highly rated.
    About Deerfield...
    Population
    19,228
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $529,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,028
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      18%
    • Own
      82%
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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
      21.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      21.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      53.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      522.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      90.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      41%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      41%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      12%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      5%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Deerfield

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $168,568
    National
    $69,021
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