Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Buffalo Grove, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,023
Population
41,644
Renter Mix
19% Rent
Experience the tranquil lifestyle of this O’Hare-area village
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Buffalo Grove is a suburban village located 35 miles northwest of the Chicago Loop and 15 miles north of O’Hare International Airport. Lush greenery permeates the network of residential neighborhoods covering most of the community, with parks and golf courses within walking distance for most residents. Buffalo Grove enjoys superb public schools and one of the lowest crime rates in the country, making it an ideal community for folks raising families. With Metrarail service to Union Station only taking about an hour, it’s a great spot for commuters as well as anyone who wants to hop down to the city without having to drive.
Explore the City
Several homes in Westchester Estates are right by the water of Hidden Lake.
Westchester Estates is a wonderful neighborhood in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Happy Times Pumpkin Fest features fun carnival rides for family entertainment.
Buffalo Grove Metra station provides a convenient travel option for residents of Buffalo Grove.
Renier Park in Buffalo Grove features a covered picnic area to enjoy views of the lake.
Ridgewood is a smaller neighborhood pocket, but is never far from scenic parks.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$123,170
Average: $147,807
Education
20,826
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
23,168
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Buffalo Grove has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
47%
Other Education
53%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Buffalo Grove, IL is $2,023 for one bedroom, $2,483 for two bedrooms, and $2,760 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Buffalo Grove has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,023/month
773 Sq Ft
House
$4,066/month
2,005 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,195/month
878 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,122/month
1,645 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Buffalo Grove, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
483 Students
Public
Grades K-5
478 Students
Public
Grades K-5
440 Students
Public
Grades K-5
437 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
696 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
931 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
627 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
712 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,914 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Buffalo Creek
- Des Plaines River Trail & Greenway
- Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods
- Ryerson Conservation Area and Welcome Center
- Rivershire Park and Nature Center
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.