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Buffalo Grove, IL Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Jonathan Cook

Is Buffalo Grove getting better or worse?

We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Buffalo Grove sits at 27.0 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $2,042 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spots? Cost of living is defi...

9 replies 5 upvotes living
dallas_mason

Internet providers in Buffalo Grove?

Longtime lurker here, The weather takes some getting used to. Has anyone dealt with this? TIA!

14 replies 9 upvotes qa
Maverick P.

Buffalo Grove housing prices -when will it stop?

Hey, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $392,900 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Thanks for reading. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some...

7 replies 15 upvotes housing
Greyson L.

Housing in Buffalo Grove compared to Dallas

Random thought, Rent is about $2,042/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Caroline Mitchell

Pros and cons of Buffalo Grove after 2 years

Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 42,824, Buffalo Grove is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What would you do? The food scene here is surpr...

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Olivia Nelson

Most overrated things about Buffalo Grove

OK so Been living here since 2013. Rent is about $2,042/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $2,042 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Any help is appreciated.

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William N.

Buffalo Grove quality of life -am I missing something?

So, With a population of 42,824, Buffalo Grove is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great. Looking forward to hearing from you all. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Maverick P.

Living in Buffalo Grove -the reality

Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $129,820 in Buffalo Grove. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs?

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Grace Rogers

Working in Buffalo Grove -salaries realistic?

I'm retired and Median household income is $129,820, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $2,042/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $129,820 in Buffalo Grove. The weather takes some getting used to. ...

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Abigail

Rent in Buffalo Grove getting crazy

Alright, I've been here for 5 years and Median household income is $129,820, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 42,824 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Is this normal for Buffalo Grove? Thanks! The city has invested a lot in new deve...

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Greyson L.

Best companies to work for in Buffalo Grove?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and Does this match your experience? TIA! The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Eliana E.

Starting a business in Buffalo Grove?

Household incomes average around $129,820 in Buffalo Grove. The median home value here is around $392,900, which seems about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 42,824 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thought...

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Grace Rogers

Best kept secrets of Buffalo Grove, IL

Hey, The median home value here is around $392,900, which seems about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 42,824 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thoughts? People here are genu...

6 replies 10 upvotes best-worst
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