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Crime in Buffalo Grove summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Buffalo Grove. Key points include:
There were 312 total crimes in Buffalo Grove in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Buffalo Grove is 737.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Buffalo Grove is 21.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Buffalo Grove is 716.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Buffalo Grove is -65.18% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Buffalo Grove Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Buffalo Grove / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 312 | 737.9 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 21.3 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4.7 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 11.8 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 303 | 716.6 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 49 | 115.9 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 232 | 548.7 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 22 | 52.0 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Buffalo Grove summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Buffalo Grove. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Buffalo Grove is 126 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Buffalo Grove is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Buffalo Grove is $436,990.
The median income in Buffalo Grove is $129,395.
Buffalo Grove's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Buffalo Grove Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Buffalo Grove | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 182 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Buffalo Grove, IL Weather
The average high in Buffalo Grove is 58.2° and the average low is 39.9°.
There are 70.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.8 inches of precipitation each year with 39.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Buffalo Grove |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 39.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Buffalo Grove Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Buffalo Grove
The current population in Buffalo Grove is 42,891. The population has increased 2.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42,891 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 42,824 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 42,934 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 43,062 | 5.5% |
| 2020 | 40,804 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 41,062 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 41,329 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 41,551 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 41,554 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 41,591 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 41,613 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 41,663 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 41,667 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 41,735 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 41,859 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Buffalo Grove
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Buffalo Grove is:
58.2% White with 24,954 White residents.
3.4% African American with 1,443 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 18 American Indian residents.
29.7% Asian with 12,755 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 32 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 231 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 980 Two Or More residents.
5.8% Hispanic with 2,478 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Buffalo Grove | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.2% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.4% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 29.7% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Buffalo Grove
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Buffalo Grove is 52.0% female with 22,299 female residents.
Buffalo Grove is 48.0% male with 20,592 male residents.
| Gender | Buffalo Grove | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Buffalo Grove for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in Buffalo Grove completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Buffalo Grove completed 9-12th grade.
10.0% of adults in Buffalo Grove completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Buffalo Grove completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Buffalo Grove completed associate's degree.
38.0% of adults in Buffalo Grove completed bachelor's degree.
24.0% of adults in Buffalo Grove completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Buffalo Grove completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Buffalo Grove completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Buffalo Grove | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 10.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 38.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 24.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Buffalo Grove, Illinois
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4.5% of households in Buffalo Grove earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Buffalo Grove earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.6% of households in Buffalo Grove earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.7% of households in Buffalo Grove earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.7% of households in Buffalo Grove earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.7% of households in Buffalo Grove earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.9% of households in Buffalo Grove earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.7% of households in Buffalo Grove earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.4% of households in Buffalo Grove earn $150,000 to $199,999.
27.6% of households in Buffalo Grove earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Buffalo Grove | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.6% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.7% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.7% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.7% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.7% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.4% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 27.6% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
