Buffalo Grove, IL

U.S. News Ratings
Population 45,216
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price Low
Median Income High

Geography

Buffalo Grove is located in both Cook and Lake counties.

Cultural Attractions

Buffalo Grove Days is an annual community event with grilling competitions and live music.

Recreation

The Arboretum and Buffalo Grove Golf Club are a good place to test one's 9-irons.

Historical

The first white settlers in the area found many buffalo bones, but no buffalo. It is believed that during the winter of 1778, the heavy snowfalls in the Mississippi Valley killed off the once-abundant buffalo population.

Economy

The world headquarters of ASAP Software is in the village.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
45,216
Population under 55:
77.3%
Population over 55:
22.7%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Chicago

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
83°F July High, 16°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$74,898
Median home price:
$235,000
Average property tax:
$341

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
9.6%
Average
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
9
Middle schools:
5
High schools:
1

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
40
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
52

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
77/6
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
116/7

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
144

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