Buffalo Grove
- Suburb of Chicago, IL
Suburb
Buffalo Grove
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Chicago, IL
- Rating 3.93 out of 5 156 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade A minus
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade A minus
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$332,300
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,643
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Buffalo Grove Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault12.3national 282.7
- Murder4.9national 6.1
- Rape4.9national 40.7
- Robbery4.9national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary85.9national 500.1
- Theft601national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft19.6national 284
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Working in Buffalo Grove
Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$115,951
National
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Buffalo Grove Reviews
Rating 3.93 out of 5 156 reviews
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As a young adult growing up in BG exposed me to the best part of IL. Once I got out of IL to neighboring states such as Iowa and Wisconsin I realized that Illinios is very kind to those with diverse backgrounds. It gives them a safe environment to grow up in and shelters those from Russia, United Kingdom, Middle East, India, Asia from the racism in other states. However, the con to Buffalo Grove is that unless you grew up there it can be tough to make it out there and earn a decent living and afford the expensive house rates. I moved there with my mother from Egypt and having grown up abroad in the in the Middle East as well as UK I realized that American culture even in Illinois isnt very easy to understand. To become successful in America is a game of luck.
As a teenager growing up in Buffalo Grove, the majority of my plans with friends involve eating out with friends at one of the numerous restaurants around the area. There are so many amazing options for food in and around Buffalo Grove that include cuisine from almost anything you could think of. In the summer, I bike ride constantly around the area, and I never feel worried about my safety in Buffalo Grove. In order to explore some activities beyond food and dessert, you may need to venture into nearby suburbs. However, you don't need to travel far to experience pedal boating at Independence Grove, indoor skydiving and outlet malls at Rosemont, and other awesome options to do with friends or family. I've been lucky to attend Stevenson High School, which has given me the ability to meet so many people in a diverse atmosphere. Through my AP classes and the rigor of the school, I know I will be prepare to take on college and beyond. Happy to grow up here!
Buffalo Grove is a small suburb of Chicago holding approximately 41226 community members. What I love about this town is how caring the people who live here are. You will never not want to interact with the people of this town! Another thing I love about Buffalo Grove are the school districts. The public schools in this town are above excellent at fostering growth and education for the students. One thing I wish was different about this town would be the accessibility. In order to engage in activities around town, you need a car. Even with this drawback, Buffalo Grove is still an excellent town!