Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Aragvi Georgian Bakery
Coffee Shop
Java Junction
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Chipy Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Arctic Spoon
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Stella's Place
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Brunswick Bowling
Bowling Alley
Buffalo Grove Theatres
Cinema
Marriott Theatre
Theatre Arts
Regal Lincolnshire & IMAX
Cinema
Long Grove Historical Society
Museum
Sock Monkey Museum
Museum
Arlington Lanes
Bowling Alley
Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas
Cinema
Marriott Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (15) D-
Culver's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Original Bagel & Bialy
Deli
Burger King
Fast Food
Wiener Take All
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Binny's Beverage Depot
Alcohol
Crumbl Cookies
Sweets
Potbelly
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Allegro Deli
Deli
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Buffalo Creek Brewing
Bar
Covered Bridge Ice Cream
Sweets
Naf Naf Grill
Fast Food
Morkes Chocolates
Sweets
Poke Bros.
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Liquid Fusion
Fast Food
Fitness (6) B
Buffalo Grove Fitness Center
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center
Community Centre
Sky Fitness
Gym
Pilates*Spin
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
Martial Arts
Gym
CPAC
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Deerfield Bakery
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sunset Foods
Grocery Store
Garden Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Woodman's Markets
Grocery Store
White Oak Gourmet
Health Food
Mariano's
Grocery Store
Carnicerias Jimenez
Grocery Store
Fresh Farms
Grocery Store
El Chicanito Bakery
Bakery
Harvest Fresh Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Butera Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Thrupthi Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (82) A+
Cherbourg Park
Park
Tartan Park
Park
Mike Rylko Community Park
Park
Highland Point Park
Park
Willow Stream Park
Park
Parkchester Park
Park
Green Lake Park
Park
Old Farm Park
Park
Westchester Park
Park
Greenfield Park
Park
Raupp Memorial Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Emmerich East Park
Park
Northwood Park
Park
Ivy Park
Park
Emmerich Park
Park
Twin Creeks Park
Park
Village of Buffalo Grove Open Space
Park
Prairie Elementary School Playground
Playground
Nicole Park
Park
Prairie Park
Park
Prairie Park
Park
Weidner Park
Park
Weidner Park
Park
Oxford Park
Park
Shops (12) F
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Eye Q Optique
Optician
Glamour Salon & Spa
Beauty
Woodman's
Convenience Store
Midtown Home Market
Gift Shop
Emporium Of Long Grove
Furniture
T-Mobile
Electronics
Creative Hands
Gift Shop
Skinfo
Beauty
Rooster's
Hairdresser
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
LensCrafters
Optician
Speedway
Convenience Store
Flower 21
Florist
Chico's
Clothing
DSW
Shoes
Furniture Show
Furniture
AT&T
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 6.6% take public transportation in Buffalo Grove.
Public Transit Stops (21)
Stops & Stations F
Buffalo Grove Metra Station
Bus Stop
Buffalo Grove Metra Station
Bus Stop
Buffalo Grove Metra Station
Bus Stop
Buffalo Grove
Transit Station
Busch & Corporate Grove
Bus Stop
Deerfield & Barclay EB
Bus Stop
Deerfield & Barclay WB
Bus Stop
Busch & Barclay
Bus Stop
Barclay & Asbury
Bus Stop
Barclay & Corporate Grove
Bus Stop
1225 Deerfield Pkwy
Bus Stop
1225 Deerfield Pkwy
Bus Stop
Barclay & Aptakisic
Bus Stop
Busch Mid-Block
Bus Stop
Dundee & Buffalo Grove
Bus Stop
Buffalo Grove & Dundee
Bus Stop
600 Barclay Blvd
Bus Stop
Dundee & Cambridge
Bus Stop
Deerfield & Milwaukee
Bus Stop
School Bus Pickup Area
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Deerfield
Bus Stop
Dundee & Schoenbeck
Bus Stop
Tower & 4 Overlook Point
Bus Stop
Prairie View
Transit Station
Dundee & Elmhurst
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.6% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove is 127/100 - which is 32% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Buffalo Grove crime rates are 650 per 100k, which is 67% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
612 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
38 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Buffalo Grove is $117,921 - which is 99% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$117,921 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.2% A+
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health C-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Long Grove Fire Department
Fire Station
Buffalo Grove Fire Department
Fire Station
Countryside Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Arlington Heights Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kedvon Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lincolnshire Riverwoods Fire Protection District Station 53
Fire Station
Wheeling Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Buffalo Grove home prices are $338,400 - which is 94% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$338,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
11% A-
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools A

The Buffalo Grove graduation rate is 96% - which is 13% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
64% C
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (14) C-
Tripp School
Torah Academy
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr
St Mary School
Earl Pritchett School
Ivy Hall Elementary School
Prairie Elementary School
Yachad Kids Academy
Cooper Middle School
Meridian Middle School
Joyce Kilmer Elem School
Henry W Longfellow Elem School
Buffalo Grove Montessori School
Eugene Field Elem School
Twin Groves Middle School
Montessori School Of Long Grove
Jack London Middle School
Kildeer Countryside Elem School
Booth Tarkington Elem School
Bright Horizons
J W Riley Elem School
James Whitcomb Riley School
Half Day School
Poko Loko Child Care Center
Kindercare Learning Center
High Schools (1) F
Buffalo Grove High School
Adlai E Stevenson High School
Wheeling High School
Chicago Futabakai Japanese School
Palatine High School
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ratings D

Buffalo Grove has an overall rating of 56% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes B-
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Buffalo Grove Area Facts

  • Buffalo Grove has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Buffalo Grove crime rates are 67% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Buffalo Grove is 32% higher than the Illinois average

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Buffalo Grove, IL City Review 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 18, 2015) I lived in Buffalo Grove, Illinois for about 8 years in my mid-twenties. I lived on the north side which is more commercial than the southern side which is more residential and family friendly. There were consumer malls and lots of businesses where I lived while the southern part ...Read More is definitely much more suburban and has more of the "fun" things to do such as restaurants, movie theaters, etc. Although that part has more fun things to do, Buffalo Grove does not have much of a nightlife, especially for young people. The city is definitely more of a suburban family town. The only places for young people to go out would be the Performer's Karaoke & DJ services and Fox & Hound Smoke House & Tavern, even though most of the time these are filled with employees trying to relax for the weekend after their 40 hour work week.

As far as attractions go, most people come for Wyndham Garden Buffalo Grove which is literally just a nice hotel. There are lots of restaurants but most have a strong American flair which some people may or may not like. The restaurant Wildfire, however, offers upscale sushi and is perfect for a special night out and not a regular family get-together.
Overall, the town is a very family-friendly town. It is focused on the family-life as can be seen from its food, attraction, and overall vibe. The people are incredibly nice and there are lots of places to shop. However, if you are looking for a fun night on the town, you might have to be a little more open-minded. There are things to do but you will have to look closer and make the most of what is there. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Buffalo Grove? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cherbourg Park
      Tartan Park
      Mike Rylko Community Park
      Highland Point Park
      Willow Stream Park
      Parkchester Park
      Green Lake Park
      Old Farm Park

      Entertainment

      Brunswick Bowling
      Buffalo Grove Theatres
      Marriott Theatre
      Regal Lincolnshire & IMAX
      Long Grove Historical Society
      Sock Monkey Museum
      Arlington Lanes
      Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Culver's
      Dunkin'
      Boston Market
      Original Bagel & Bialy
      Burger King
      Wiener Take All
      Chipotle
      Binny's Beverage Depot

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Buffalo Grove? Of all people who commute, 6.6% take public transportation in Buffalo Grove.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Buffalo Grove? The cost of living in Buffalo Grove is 127/100 - which is 32% higher than Illinois.
      Buffalo Grove
      127

      27% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Buffalo Grove? Buffalo Grove crime rates are 650, which are 67% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      650 per 100k people

      72% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 154

      72% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Buffalo Grove? The median income in Buffalo Grove is $117,921 which is 99% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $117,921113% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $53,78780% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      53% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Buffalo Grove a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Buffalo Grove home prices? Buffalo Grove home prices are $338,400 - which is 94% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $338,40083% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,70079% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      25% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Buffalo Grove have good schools? The Buffalo Grove graduation rate is 96% - which is 13% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      64%

      32% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      4% higher than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Buffalo Grove a good place to live? Buffalo Grove has an overall rating of 56% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      56%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      69%

      5 total surveys

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