Buffalo Grove IL Real Estate Guide
The Village of Buffalo Grove IL is an affluent suburban municipality located straddling Lake County and Cook County, Illinois, approximately 30 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and 20 miles north of O'Hare International Airport. Incorporating zip code 60089, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is bounded by Arlington Heights, Wheeling, Long Grove, and Vernon Hills. Celebrated for its exceptional public safety, expansive park district, and nationally recognized Stevenson High School District 125, Buffalo Grove IL features a diverse real estate market including single-family homes, luxury townhomes, and maintenance-free condominiums.
Sub-Area & School District Matrix
Buffalo Grove Sector | County Jurisdiction | High School District | Housing Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
North Buffalo Grove (Lake County) | Lake County | Adlai E. Stevenson High School (Dist 125) | Custom two-story detached homes, large lots & cul-de-sacs |
South Buffalo Grove (Cook County) | Cook County | Buffalo Grove High School (Dist 214) | Traditional split-levels, ranches & established tree-lined streets |
Town Center & Dundee Corridor | Lake / Cook Border | Districts 102 / 96 Feeder Schools | Luxury townhomes, condominiums & mixed-use developments |
Lifestyle & Attributes
Buffalo Grove IL consistently ranks among the top places to live in Illinois due to its exemplary school districts, low crime rates, and extensive municipal recreational amenities.
Home to Adlai E. Stevenson High School (District 125), consistently ranked among the top public high schools in the United States, alongside District 102 and District 96 feeder schools.
Featuring over 50 park sites, the Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, Raupp Museum, and the Willow Stream Park outdoor aquatic center.
The Buffalo Grove Metra station along the North Central Service line offers direct train service to downtown Chicago's Union Station.
Suburban Context
The village's ongoing Clove redevelopment project is transforming the Town Center into a modern civic destination featuring retail, residential, and outdoor gathering spaces along McHenry Road and Lake Cook Road.
Residents enjoy immediate access to the Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve, offering 408 acres of trails, reservoir fishing, and wildlife viewing, alongside local golf courses including the Arboretum Golf Club.
Buffalo Grove Real Estate Specialists
Holly Connors and the GetBurbed team provide top-tier advisory across Buffalo Grove IL real estate transactions. Understanding county tax distinctions between Lake and Cook portions and Stevenson High School feeder boundaries, GetBurbed delivers an indispensable advantage for buyers and sellers in Buffalo Grove.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Village of Buffalo Grove IL is uniquely located across two counties: the northern portion resides in Lake County, while the southern portion resides in Cook County, Illinois.
Students in Lake County Buffalo Grove attend Adlai E. Stevenson High School (District 125) in Lincolnshire. Students in Cook County Buffalo Grove attend Buffalo Grove High School (District 214).
The primary zip code for Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 60089.
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42,824 people live in Buffalo Grove, where the median age is 42.1 and the average individual income is $60,111. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Buffalo Grove has 16,068 households, with an average household size of 2.65. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Buffalo Grove do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 42,824 people call Buffalo Grove home. The population density is 4,478 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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