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Buffalo Grove, IL
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Population: 43,062
Home Price: $341,400
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Overview
Buffalo Grove is a small city in the state of Illinois with a population of 43,062. Buffalo Grove has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
30.0 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Buffalo Grove, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Buffalo Grove
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$55,906
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$121,212
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Buffalo Grove
Illinois
United States
Median Age
41.2
41.5
42.3
Gender
Buffalo Grove
Illinois
United States
Male
47.6%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
52.4%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Buffalo Grove
Illinois
United States
White
67.4%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.2%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
24.0%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.8%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.3%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Buffalo Grove
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$341,400
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,647
$721
$801
Family Households
64.2%
64.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
23.2%
23.2%
26.2%
Homeowners
80.6%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
19.4%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Buffalo Grove
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
1.2%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
9.6%
9.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
14.1%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.6%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
38.1%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Buffalo Grove
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
65.1%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
62.0%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Buffalo Grove
Illinois
United States
Murder
4.9
2.2
3.0
Rape
4.9
43.2
38.0
Robbery
4.9
33.2
40.7
Assault
12.3
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Buffalo Grove
Illinois
United States
Burglary
85.9
246.4
336.1
Theft
601.0
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
19.6
122.7
167.1
Arson
2.5
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Buffalo Grove, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
food wine
fast food
indian food
food truck
hot dog
wine
vegan
beer
cooking
wine bar
sweet treats
craft beer
fine dining
gourmet
baking
mushy peas
cheddar
tasty
biscuits
chicago sports
high school football
country music
sports teams
avid sports
fantasy sports
football
video games
philly sports
baseball
little league
food wine
cubs red sox
cricket
grimsby town
fantasy football
racing
teams
cricket rugby
disc golfer sports gambler
inspired by
inspired by nature
photography
nature
arts education
commissions open
shokie supremacy
childrens books
art exhibition
library
abstract art
oil painting
fine arts
graphic design
creative writing
concert band
design ux
painting
commissions
theatre
video games
photography
board games
single dad
fighting games
anime
books
baseball cards
random stuff
scifi books
unpublished author
fitness
adventures
ukathletics
collector
card collector
reader reviewer
playing guitar
fishing
hot wheels
sports
photography
indie music
technology science
government politics
arts education
content manager
marketing
digital marketing
producer director
tv
pro wrestling
video production
corporate events
communications
movie reviews
editor bylines
producer
award winning
awardwinning
me #play #kidstoparks
sports
photography
science technology
nature
summer
winter
swimming
space
aviation
outdoor pools
swimming pool
pool
arts
wildlife
fishing
gardening
fine dining
certified arborist
hot tub
home furnishing
home depot
local businesses
black friday
food truck
black owned
coffee shop
online store
online retailers
farmers market
macys
wine bar
retail
brands
pre order
gift card
retail store
gift cards
antiques
kits
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