Buffalo Grove, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Buffalo Grove | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,761 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3522.2 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.55% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.8 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 13,350 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Buffalo Grove grew by 0.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 35,789 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Buffalo Grove has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Buffalo Grove | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $132,072 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.87% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Buffalo Grove is about 61% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Buffalo Grove | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $224,993 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,968 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.7% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Buffalo Grove is about 9.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,968 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Buffalo Grove spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 213 hours, about 8.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Buffalo Grove | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.5 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.0 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 213 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,593 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 27.1% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 21,501 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,967 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Buffalo Grove is 26 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Buffalo Grove has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Buffalo Grove | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.0% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Buffalo Grove has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Buffalo Grove | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.9% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Buffalo Grove, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Buffalo Grove, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 33,761 | $132,072 #1/3 | $224,993 #2/3 | 25.5 min #3/3 |
| Wheeling, IL | 35,611 | $85,181 | $209,277 | 23.1 min |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 21,718 | $130,888 | $1,120,831 | 23.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
What is the population of Buffalo Grove, Illinois?
The population of Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 33,761, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Buffalo Grove, Illinois?
The population density of Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 3522.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Buffalo Grove, Illinois?
The median household income in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is $132,072, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Buffalo Grove, Illinois?
The median home price in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is $224,993, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Buffalo Grove, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 2.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.