Buffalo Grove, IL
1 neighborhoods · 42,867 residents · Illinois
A
84/100
96
Safety Score
81
Affordability
$128K
Median Income
$381K
Median Home Value
Is Buffalo Grove, IL a Good Place to Live?
Buffalo Grove receives an overall livability grade of A (84/100), placing it among the better areas in Illinois. Safety scores A+ (96/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (81/100) with a median household income of $127,537 and median home values around $380,500.
About 67.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3.3%. 83% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 41.
$1,988
Median Rent/mo
67.2%
College Educated
3.3%
Unemployment
83%
Owner-Occupied
41
Median Age
42,867
Population
1
Zip Codes
Lake
County
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Neighborhoods in Buffalo Grove
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60089Lake Co. | 84 A | 96 | 81 | $128K | $381K | 42,867 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.