At a Glance
Median Income
$129,820
$60,111 per capita
Home Value
$392,900
Zillow: $429,066
Median Rent
$2,042/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
27/100K
706/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.6%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
7.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Buffalo Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buffalo Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buffalo Grove a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buffalo Grove residents earn a median household income of $129,820 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,111. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo Grove is $392,900 , 39% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,066. Median rent is $2,042/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Buffalo Grove reports 27 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 706/100K. The murder rate is 4.9/100K.
Education
66.6% of adults in Buffalo Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(98% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo Grove has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population42,824
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density4,475/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$129,820
Per Capita$60,111
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A+
Home Value$392,900
Rent$2,042
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$429,066
Housing Units16,241
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent27/100K
Property706/100K
Murder4.9/100K
Assault12/100K
Burglary86/100K
Health
Obesity25.2%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation689 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.6%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+28.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Buffalo Grove was founded in 1958.
The median home in Buffalo Grove was built in 1981.
28.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.
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