Buffalo Grove, IL

Living in Buffalo Grove

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Bikeability 51
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Walkability 37
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Commute 27
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Public Transit 61
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Affordability 14
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 93
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 63
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Schools 71
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Residents

41k Population -797 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age
66% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
75% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian21%
Black2%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate11%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree38%
Graduate degree28%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$116k Median Household Income +$29k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty
33  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more22%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector82%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts58%
Sales and office22%
Service10%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$332k Median Home Value -$7.4k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$452 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198931%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas89%

Crime

Violent Crime in Buffalo Grove

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County15

Property Crime in Buffalo Grove

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump30%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 11
Feb 27 2 9
Mar 36 2 5
Apr 48 3 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 40 3 1
Dec 27 2 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buffalo Grove

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding75
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Buffalo Grove, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Buffalo Grove, IL

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St Mary School
1 miles, S
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Torah Academy
1 miles, SE
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Yachad Kids Academy
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Buffalo Grove, IL

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Lake Forest College
9 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Buffalo Grove, IL

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Airports

Airports near Buffalo Grove, IL

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