Buffalo Grove is a top-rated village in Chicago’s northwest suburbs, spanning the Cook–Lake County line roughly 30 miles from downtown Chicago. It is known for its well-planned subdivisions, abundant parks and sidewalks, and a strong family-friendly reputation. With about 42,800 residents, the village balances quiet residential streets with easy access to shopping, dining, and recreation, and commuters reach the city via the Metra North Central Line station.
The Buffalo Grove housing market offers something for nearly every buyer. Homes range from well-maintained mid-century residences dating to the 1950s to newer construction, most set in established subdivisions with mature trees and community amenities. Single-family homes dominate, complemented by townhomes and condos at more accessible price points. Highly rated schools, low-traffic neighborhoods, and nearby golf and parks make the village especially popular with families looking for space and stability close to the city.
Buffalo Grove sits among GetBurbed’s core northwest-suburban markets, alongside neighboring Arlington Heights and Palatine, and is frequently compared with nearby Mount Prospect. As a founding agent of @properties Christie’s International Real Estate with more than $1 billion in lifetime sales, Holly Connors and the GetBurbed team bring deep, street-level knowledge of Buffalo Grove’s subdivisions, pricing, and school boundaries.
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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