Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
22%
Deerfield
Deerfield, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,304
Population
19,390
Renter Mix
16% Rent
Savor suburban delights with convenience to Chicago
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Welcoming
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$166,284
Average: $185,596
Education
11,178
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,097
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Deerfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
54%
Other Education
46%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Deerfield, IL is $1,921 for a studio, $2,304 for one bedroom, $3,099 for two bedrooms, and $5,347 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Deerfield has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,304/month
809 Sq Ft
House
$3,995/month
1,910 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Deerfield, IL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
452 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
441 Students
Public
Grades K-5
477 Students
Public
Grades K-5
454 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
460 Students
Charles J Caruso Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
445 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,483 Students
School data provided by
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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
- 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 February 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.