Lake County, Illinois
Buffalo Grove Real Estate and Local Guide
Buffalo Grove is a family-oriented northwest suburb straddling Lake and Cook counties, known for its highly regarded schools and consistent rankings among the safest communities in the United States. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Buffalo Grove best.
About the area
Living in Buffalo Grove, IL
One of the first officially smoke-free communities in Illinois, banning smoking in public places in 2006.
The housing market
Homes in Buffalo Grove
- About 81.5% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a stable, established suburban community.
- Roughly 53.9% of housing is detached single-family homes, with a notable share of townhomes and multi-unit properties.
- The median home value is about $392,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Buffalo Grove home
Raupp Museum
Local history museum chronicling the village from the Potawatomi era to the present
Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve
Lake County forest preserve with trails along Buffalo Creek
Buffalo Grove Days
Annual community festival held at Mike Rylko Community Park
Willow Stream Park
The Buffalo Grove Park District's largest park, about 54 acres with sports fields, paths, and playgrounds
Mike Rylko Community Park
Park District facility with a fitness center, indoor pool, and the Spray 'N Play water park
Neighborhoods
Buffalo Grove areas to know
The Highlands
Named residential subdivision
Green Knolls
Named residential subdivision
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.