Deerfield puts its history at the forefront of the city.
The Deerfield Farmer's Market is a great way to enjoy a Saturday on a warm spring or summer day.
A beautiful row of homes showcasing the popular home styles in Briarwood.
Deerfield Square offers a grocery store, restaurants, and lots of retail.
Commuters to downtown Chicago can board the train at the Deerfield Metra station.

Deerfield, IL

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$2,306

Population

19,390

Renter Mix

16% Rent

Savor suburban delights with convenience to Chicago

Family-Friendly Suburban Luxurious

Located about 25 miles northwest of Chicago, Deerfield is a picturesque suburb home to a bevy of corporate headquarters in addition to research centers and facilities for many national and international companies. Families are often drawn to Deerfield for its top-ranked public schools, job opportunities, scenic parks, peaceful atmosphere, and convenience to Chicago.

Numerous parks, recreation programs, and bike routes in Deerfield provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Deerfield is also convenient to plenty of golf courses and country clubs as well as the Chicago Botanic Garden. Deerfield’s community comes together for the regular Farmers Market and the annual Harvest Fest. Getting around from Deerfield is easy with access to I-94, I-294, and the two Metra Milwaukee North rail train stations in town.

Explore the City

A beautiful row of homes showcasing the popular home styles in Briarwood.

Deerfield Square offers a grocery store, restaurants, and lots of retail.

Commuters to downtown Chicago can board the train at the Deerfield Metra station.

Harvest Fest brings together Deerfield families to celebrate fall in the heart of downtown.

Briarwood Country Club has over 100 years of history in Deerfield.

The Rosewood Beach near Deerfield is a great place to spend a hot summer day.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$166,284

Average: $185,596

Education

11,178

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

10,097

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

45 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

22%

Housing Distribution

Deerfield has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
54%
Other Education
46%

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Deerfield, IL is $1,905 for a studio, $2,306 for one bedroom, $3,101 for two bedrooms, and $5,328 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Deerfield has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,306/month
809 Sq Ft
House
$3,937/month
2,073 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

South Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

424 Students

Wilmot Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

477 Students

Kipling Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

452 Students

Walden Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

442 Students

Charles J Caruso Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

439 Students

Alan B Shepard Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

475 Students

Deerfield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,391 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Somme Prairie Nature Preserve
  • Prairie Wolf Slough
  • Everett Farm Nature Preserve
  • Camp Dan Beard
  • Heller 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.