Apartments for rent in Buffalo Grove, IL

The town of Buffalo Grove, Illinois is home to approximately 41,000 people. With an average age of just under 41, the city's population is a bit older than other municipalities in the state, which has an average age of 38. Only 21% of residents rent in Buffalo Grove, as home ownership is common in the area. With an average rent of $1,543/month, exceeding the state average by $491 a month, relatively high rent costs may be a contributing factor in the higher levels of ownership.

Averaging about 32 minutes, Buffalo Grove's commute time is longer than nearly 70% of cities in Illinois. Driving is the most common means of commuting to work, chosen by 46% of commuters, while public transit is not widely used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

Compared to the national average (7%), Buffalo Grove has a large number of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees, as 17% have earned a Master's or a Doctoral degree. In addition, 26% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Workers are spread across a plethora of industries in Buffalo Grove. The four most common are scientific, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 30% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in management, as 12% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Buffalo Grove workers earn an average annual income of just over $115K, more than the state average. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).