Buffalo Grove, Illinois is a village located in the northern suburbs of Chicago. It is known for its excellent schools, beautiful parks and recreational spaces, and vibrant economic opportunities.
As part of Lake County, Buffalo Grove has an estimated population of 42,909 as of 2019. The median household income was $96,636 in 2018 and the median home value was $328,849 in 2020. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-year estimates program, 87% of people living in Buffalo Grove are White Non-Hispanic or Latino while 8.7% are Asian/Pacific Islander and 4.3% identify as Black/African American or Hispanic/Latino.
The village also boasts numerous shopping centers along with great restaurants that offer a variety of cuisines including Mexican, Indian, Thai and Italian dishes among others. There are plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking trails at Willow Stream Park & Nature Preserve which covers over 200 acres with ponds and wooded areas to explore – making it perfect for nature lovers!
In addition to these amenities available within the city limits, there are also several nearby attractions like Six Flags Great America amusement park in Gurnee IL just 20 minutes away; Ravinia Festival music venue located 20 miles north; Kohl Children’s Museum 10 miles west; Kline Creek Farm 11 miles west; plus many more options.