Buffalo Grove is a medium-sized village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 42,482 people and eight associated neighborhoods, Buffalo Grove is the 35th largest community in Illinois.

Buffalo Grove real estate is some of the most expensive in Illinois, although Buffalo Grove house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that Buffalo Grove has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Buffalo Grove telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 28.47% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Buffalo Grove is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Buffalo Grove’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Buffalo Grove. 66.64% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Buffalo Grove in 2022 was $60,111, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $240,444 for a family of four.

Buffalo Grove is an extremely ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Buffalo Grove home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Buffalo Grove residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Buffalo Grove include German, Polish, Russian, Irish, and Italian.

In addition, Buffalo Grove has a lot of people living here who were born outside of the US (36.65%).

The most common language spoken in Buffalo Grove is English. Other important languages spoken here include Slavic languages and Langs. of India.