At a Glance
Median Income
$189,705
$95,714 per capita
Home Value
$608,600
Zillow: $625,254
Median Rent
$2,345/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
695/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
82.7%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
6.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Deerfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Deerfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Deerfield 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
Deerfield residents earn a median household income of $189,705 , which is 152% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $95,714. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% 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 Deerfield is $608,600 , 116% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $625,254. Median rent is $2,345/month, with 35.7% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Deerfield reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 695/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
82.7% of adults in Deerfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(145% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Deerfield has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population19,185
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density3,463/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$189,705
Per Capita$95,714
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A+
Home Value$608,600
Rent$2,345
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$625,254
Housing Units7,534
Rent Burden35.7%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property695/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault37/100K
Burglary69/100K
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking6.6%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation667 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+82.7%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+40.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Deerfield was founded in 1903.
The median home in Deerfield was built in 1970.
25.2% 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.
8.8% 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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