Buffalo Grove, IL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Cook County ยท Illinois

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Buffalo Grove based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Buffalo Grove
National Avg
Illinois Avg
Population: 67Income: 87Home Value: 39Safety: 100Education: 65Median Age: 70Climate: 50Cost of Living: 99

Quick Stats

Population

42,824

2023 ACS

Median Income

$129,820

2023

Median Home Value

$392,900

2023

Median Rent

$2,042

2023

Median Age

42.1

Unemployment

2.5%

Cost of Living Index

198.2

100 = national avg

Buffalo Grove is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with a population of 42,824 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Buffalo Grove is one of the communities in Illinois.

The median household income in Buffalo Grove is $129,820, and the median home value is $392,900. The cost of living index is 198.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,042 per month. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, and the median age is 42.1 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

42,824

Male

20,217

47.2%

Female

22,607

52.8%

Median Age

42.1

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

45.5%

High School or Higher

52.4%

Foreign Born

36.6%

Veterans

2.1%

Married

52.1%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.534

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

61.6%

Foreign Born

36.6%

White
61.6%
Black
3.8%
Asian
28.2%
Native American
0.7%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
3.6%
Other
2.1%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

6.3%

2,706 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

93.7%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
1,693 (62.6%)
Puerto Rican
200 (7.4%)
Cuban
81 (3.0%)
Salvadoran
58 (2.1%)
Guatemalan
69 (2.5%)
Colombian
165 (6.1%)
Ecuadorian
18 (0.7%)
Peruvian
150 (5.5%)
Other Hispanic
271 (10.0%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
7,044 (58.2%)
Chinese
1,668 (13.8%)
Filipino
634 (5.2%)
Vietnamese
21 (0.2%)
Korean
1,835 (15.2%)
Japanese
224 (1.9%)
Pakistani
158 (1.3%)
Thai
50 (0.4%)
Taiwanese
88 (0.7%)
Other Asian
372 (3.1%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Tongan
40 (102.6%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
305 (100.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

40,437

English Only

54.4%

#1 Non-English Language

Slavic Languages

5,824 speakers

Limited English

14.9%

Language Distribution

Slavic Languages
5,824 (14.4%)
Other Indo-European
3,668 (9.1%)
Other Asian
2,857 (7.1%)
Spanish
2,097 (5.2%)
Korean
1,481 (3.7%)
Chinese
1,389 (3.4%)
Other Languages
429 (1.1%)
Tagalog
392 (1.0%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
215 (0.5%)
Arabic
49 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

85.1%

Limited English Proficiency

14.9%

Slavic Languages
39.8% limited English
Other Indo-European
24.4% limited English
Other Asian
19.4% limited English
Spanish
28.6% limited English
Korean
69.8% limited English
Chinese
34.7% limited English
Other Languages
13.3% limited English
Tagalog
19.1% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
4.2% limited English
Arabic
36.7% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

914

2.1% of population

Disability Rate

23.6%

216 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$68,125

Unemployment Rate

2.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
27.2%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
28.7%
Vietnam
27.7%
Korea
11.8%
World War II
0.8%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
9.1%
35-54
26.0%
55-64
15.0%
65-74
18.3%
75+
31.6%

Male Veterans

808

88.4%

Female Veterans

106

11.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$68,125

Non-Veteran Income

$66,692

Difference

$1,433

2.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

216

Without Disability

698

Disability Rate

23.6%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

24,055

#1 Ancestry

German

9.3% (3,994)

#2 Ancestry

Polish

7.5% (3,203)

#3 Ancestry

Russian

6.4% (2,738)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
9.3%
Polish
7.5%
Russian
6.4%
Irish
6.2%
Italian
5.5%
Ukrainian
4.1%
American
3.8%
English
3.7%
Swedish
1.3%
European
1.2%
French
0.8%
Hungarian
0.8%
Norwegian
0.7%
Scottish
0.6%
Greek
0.6%
West Indian
0.5%
Czech
0.5%
Austrian
0.5%
Lithuanian
0.4%
Arab
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

16,068

Family Households

12,013

74.8%

Married Couples

10,447

65.0%

Non-Family Households

4,055

25.2%

Single Mother Households

1,217

7.6%

Single Father Households

349

2.2%

Living Alone

3,683

22.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

9,666

In Married Couple

7,897

81.7%

With Single Mother

1,350

14.0%

With Single Father

419

4.3%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$149,457

Married Couple Income

$163,720

Single Mother Income

$54,276

Single Father Income

$56,729

Avg Family Size

2.7

Avg Non-Family Size

2.4

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

669

Grandparents Responsible

47

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$129,820

+77% vs national

Per Capita Income

$60,111

+62% vs national

Poverty Rate

6.5%

-52% vs national

Gini Index

0.4297

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

2.5%

-52% vs national

SNAP Recipients

6.7%

of households

How Buffalo Grove Compares

Buffalo Grove vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Buffalo Grove is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
9.3%
$25-50K
7.3%
$50-75K
10.9%
$75-100K
9.5%
$100-150K
22.3%
$150-200K
15.7%
$200K+
25.1%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

2.5%

-56% vs IL avg

Labor Force

23,596

Employed

23,003

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

45.5%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

52.4%

of adults 25+

Median Age

42.1

Work from Home

28.5%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

198.2

100 = national avg

+98.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$87,214

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$206,141

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
247.0
Food
149.2
Transportation
198.4
Healthcare
139.4
Utilities
158.9

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,581

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,781

per month

The median household income in Buffalo Grove, IL is $129,820, which is 77.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $60,111. The poverty rate of 6.5% is lower than the IL state average of 12.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4297, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 23,596. 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 62.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 198.2, which is 98.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 247.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $87,214 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$425,000

Median List Price

$399,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$235

Days on Market

65

Active Inventory

64

Months of Supply

2.2

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$423,825

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,210

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

20.7%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

36.4%

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.7%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
20.7%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
36.4%
Listings with Price Drops
6.3%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 16.8%List Price โ†“ 4.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

29

New Listings

30

Pending Sales

33

Homes Sold โ†“ 37.0%New Listings โ†“ 49.2%Pending โ†“ 45.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$235

Median List $/SF

$246

Sale $/SF โ†“ 0.4%List $/SF โ†‘ 9.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Buffalo Grove vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Buffalo Grove is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$392,900

Median Rent

$2,042

Total Housing Units

16,567

Vacancy Rate

3.0%

Owner Occupied

81.5%

Renter Occupied

18.5%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,136

Housing Types

Single Family
67.7%
Multi-Family
31.9%
Mobile Home
0.5%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$10,001

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.54%

of home value

Median Home Value

$392,900

Estimated Mean Tax

$10,483

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($10,001) by the median home value ($392,900). In Buffalo Grove, IL, this works out to an effective rate of 2.54%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Buffalo Grove, IL is $425,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 65 days on the market. 20.7% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.2 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $235. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,210/month. About 81.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1982. There are 16,567 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $10,001. The effective tax rate is 2.54%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

0.21

per 1,000 residents

-92% vs national

Property Crime Rate

7.17

per 1,000 residents

-58% vs national

Total Crimes

312

2024

Violent Clearance

33%

cases solved

Property Clearance

5%

cases solved

YoY Change

-47.0%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Buffalo Grove Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Buffalo Grove vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Buffalo Grove is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 344.4%Property โ†‘ 26.3%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Buffalo Grove police solve 60% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent20.050.0%
RobberyViolent20.050.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent50.1260.0%
BurglaryProperty491.166.1%
Larceny/TheftProperty2325.495.6%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty220.520.0%

Buffalo Grove, IL reported 9 violent crimes and 303 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 0.21 per 1,000 residents is 91.8% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 33% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 232 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 0.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
202493030.217.17
2023172970.407.02
2022162610.386.15
202161910.154.77
202052240.125.55
2019112880.277.06
201872680.176.51
2017102230.245.40
2016132090.315.03
201522370.055.68

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

96.0

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

97.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

14.1

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

78.1

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

24

Public Assistance

$861.4M

Individual Assistance

$15.7M

Most Common Type

Flood

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $885.0M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’FloodSep 2024โ€”$96K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodNov 2023โ€”$43K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2023โ€”$375K
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$805.4M$9.1M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’FloodMay 2013$48K$2.5M
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2011$14.9Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2010$16K$353K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2008$10.2M$3.2M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Jun 2008$175K$241
Record Snow and Near Record Snow โ†’SnowMar 2008$87Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2007$13.3M$27K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$1.2Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding โ†’TornadoMay 2002$8Kโ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodMay 2001$2Kโ€”
Illinois Winter Snow Storms โ†’SnowstormJan 2001$5.3Mโ€”
Il-winter Storm 1/1/99 โ†’SnowstormJan 1999$10.7Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 1997โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJul 1993โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 28 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

15,172

Total Claims Paid

$139,478,719

Avg Claim Payout

$9,193

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

44

Federal Funding

$55,464,319

Properties Protected

148

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.76

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine11$29,983,579
403.5: Floodwater Storage and Diversion3$2,766,138
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$353,793
701.2: Technical Assistance - Application Development/Review; 701.3: Technical Assistance - Salaries & Expenses2$44,820
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins2$7,117,920

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Buffalo Grove has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, strong wind. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 15,172 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $861,372,861 in public assistance recovery funding. $15,715,921 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 44 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.3%

9.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.0%

6.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.5%

2.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.9%

5.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.5%

Arthritis

21.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

5.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

11.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.0%

Loneliness

28.8%

Lack of Support

21.8%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

19.2%

Mobility

8.7%

Cognitive

8.2%

Hearing

5.1%

Vision

2.9%

Self-Care

2.2%

Independent Living

4.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Buffalo Grove has an obesity rate of 26.3%, which is 9.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.0%, 6.5pp below the national average. About 4.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

4.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.9 mi

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospi...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital6.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Northwest Community Hospital 17.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Chicago Behavioral Hospital8.6 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Advocate Condell Medical Center8.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Alexian Brothers Medical Center 110.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

43,212

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
BUFFALO GROVE43,2120

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

62.1%

-21% vs national

Public Transit

3.2%

+252% vs national

Work From Home

28.5%

+206% vs national

Carpool

4.5%

Walk

0.5%

How Buffalo Grove's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

3-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311010
202211000
202033010

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Buffalo Grove, IL covers travel times and transportation modes. 62.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 28.5% work from home, which is above the IL state average of 8.4%. Public transit is used by 3.2% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 4.5% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

87.0%

of households

No Internet

3.5%

of households

Total Households

16,068

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
87.0%
Cellular Data Plan
91.2%
Satellite
3.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.4%
No Internet Access
3.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.8%

of households

Smartphone

93.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.6%

of households

Tablet

79.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.8%
Smartphone
93.4%
Desktop / Laptop
90.6%
Tablet
79.2%
Smartphone Only
4.1%
No Computer
3.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.9ยข

per kWh

-17% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.8ยข

per kWh

-24% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.8ยข

per kWh

-26% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$110

residential

-25% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

7% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Buffalo Grove vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

43,212

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BUFFALO GROVECommunityPurchased surface water43,2120

95.1% of households in Buffalo Grove have broadband internet access. 87.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.5% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 43,212 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Buffalo Grove is located in Cook County, IL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Buffalo Grove.

Election Overview

Source: Cook County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

1,447,821

70.4%

GOP Votes

583,852

28.4%

Total Votes

2,056,800

Margin

D+42.0%

Shift from 2020

R+8.3pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+42.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20241,447,821583,8522,056,80070.4%28.4%D+42.0
20201,725,973558,2692,321,39974.4%24.1%D+50.3
20161,528,582440,2132,055,21574.4%21.4%D+53.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Cook County recorded 2,056,800 total votes. Democrats won the county with 70.4% of the vote compared to 28.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+42.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+8.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Cook County has shifted 11.0 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

153

Total Assets

$207.7M

Total Income

$153.6M

Per 10K Residents

35.7

nonprofits

-1.8% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

15

Median Assets

$180K

Oldest Active

1945

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
32
Philanthropy
21
Arts & Culture
17
Human Services
14
Religion
13
Mental Health
8
Environment
5
Recreation & Sports
4
International
4
Animal-Related
2
Health Care
2
Voluntary Health
2
Medical Research
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Youth Development
2
Crime & Legal
1
Public Safety
1
Community Improvement
1
Science & Tech
1
Public Benefit
1
92.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $192.7M of $207.7M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Buffalo Grove

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
WAYNE AND NAN KOCOUREK FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$124.9M$107.5M2015
IRVING AND PHYLLIS MILLSTEIN FOUNDATION FOR ANIMAL WELFARE LTDโ€”$29.3M$9.6M2017
NIGHT OWL FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$12.9M$2.4M2008
REAM FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$6.5M$3.3M2009
OMNI YOUTH SERVICES INCHuman Services$6.2M$9.9M1973
DREAM MAKERZ FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$5.0M$1.2M2007
US LBM FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.4M$2.6M2017
LAKEFOREST DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONEnvironment$2.1M$146K2021
CHARGE SYNDROME FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$1.7M$813K1993
SCHWABEN ATHLETIC CLUBโ€”$1.6M$800K1994
SAVING TINY HEARTS SOCIETYPhilanthropy$1.3M$1.0M2007
OPERATION WALK CHICAGOVoluntary Health$1.3M$587K2015
NEW VISIONS FOUNDATIONSPhilanthropy$1.2M$208K1999
FAMILIAL DYSAUTONOMIA NOW FOUNDATIONMedical Research$1.1M$328K2009
BUFFALO GROVE RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION INCRecreation & Sports$1.1M$583K1992
JACK MILLER FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$936K$6.9M2005
A JAMES WEITZENFELD MEMORIAL FOUNDATIONโ€”$915K$220K1967
AYGEE AND KAYSALEE FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$740K$135K2022
NORTHERN ILLINOIS HOCKEY LEAGUE C/O WILLIAM A WARDYouth Development$678K$442K1998
JOHN & LORANNE EHLENBACH FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$600K$95K2007
SUBURBAN ALLIANCE FOR JEWISH EDUCATIONEducation$589K$498K2024
AMERICAN CENTER FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EDUCATIONPublic Safety$581K$6K2012
BUFFALO GROVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL INCEducation$493K$1.6M1985
MISKE FAMILY IRRV CHARITABLE TRPhilanthropy$469K$143K2011
VERNON TOWNSHIP FOOD PANTRY INCFood & Agriculture$411K$75K2016
HARVEY L MILLER FAMILY FOUNDATIONโ€”$381K$483K1991
SAVITHRI FOUNDATION INCEducation$237K$14K2020
ERNSTEEN FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$180K$45K1998
LEE S CASTY FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$179K$72005
ROTARY CLUB OF BUFFALO GROVE CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$175K$150K1992
LOU MALNATI CANCER RESEARCH FUNDVoluntary Health$156K$568K2012
MORTON AND CATHERINE ENGLE FAMILY FOUNDATIONโ€”$150K$110K1994
KILDEER COUNTRYSIDE CCSD 96 PTO COORDINATING COUNCILEducation$135K$343K2006
LONGFELLOW INDEPENDENT PARENT AND TEACHER ORGANIZATIONEducation$119K$42K2003
FORWARD4TOBI FOUNDATIONHealth Care$106K$88K2014
CANAVAN RESEARCH ILLINOISMedical Research$102K$12K2000
BUFFALO GROVE INSTRUMENTAL ASSOCIATION INCโ€”$77K$70K1976
CHACO FUND INCEducation$76K$29K2018
BUFFALO GROVE COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$73K$8K2024
4 CHAIRS THEATREArts & Culture$71K$21K2018
RETIRED PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF CHICAGOPhilanthropy$67K$114K2015
BUFFALO GROVE HIGH SCHOOL BISON BOOSTERSEducation$66K$33K2023
ALLEN H ROTH FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$62K$143K2007
KILDEER COUNTRYSIDE CCSD 96 PTO COORDINATING COUNCILEducation$45K$25K2006
GLOBAL MATERIAL TECHNOLOGIES CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$31K$47K2016
MANDI THEATERArts & Culture$18K$13K2018
VOICE OF SILENCEEducation$15K$2K2012
MILK AND HONEY SANCTUARY COAnimal-Related$5K$8K2023
SCHOLAR DOLLARS NFPEducation$5K$45K2014
BUFFALO GROVE HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL GUILD BUFFALO GROVE HIGH SCHOOLโ€”$4K$51K1977

Buffalo Grove, IL has 153 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $207.7M. The most common category is Education, with 32 organizations. 15 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 35.7 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1945.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

329

Total Approved

$107.8M

Jobs Supported

3,016

Per 10K Residents

76.8

SBA loans

+1.3% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

79

Top Lender

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

39 loans

Top Industry

Professional & Technical Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)91% of all loans

Loans

298

Total Amount

$80.4M

Avg Loan

$269,769

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$58.5M(73%)

Jobs Supported

2,671

5049% of all loans

Loans

31

Total Amount

$27.5M

Avg Loan

$885,742

Median Loan

$640,000

7(a) โ€” 91%504 โ€” 9%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

65

20% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$31.2M

29% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$479,740

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Professional & Technical Services40 loans
NAICS 54
$11.1M
Wholesale Trade35 loans
NAICS 42
$15.5M
Other Services33 loans
NAICS 81
$8.0M
Health Care & Social Assistance31 loans
NAICS 62
$7.9M
Construction28 loans
NAICS 23
$6.5M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Udi Holdings - 887, Llc1$5.0M
Buffalo Real Estate Llc & Buffalo Restaurant (oc)3$4.6M
Vref Inc.2$4.0M
Primesource Health Care Systems Inc.1$3.1M
Mather Group Inc.1$2.5M
Fambro Management Llc2$2.3M
1715 South Route 31 Llc1$1.9M
Cmcks Llc4$1.8M
Deerfield Patisserie Llc1$1.8M
Bran-zan Holdings Llc1$1.8M

Buffalo Grove, IL has received 329 SBA loans totaling $107.8M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 298 loans (91% of the total), supporting 2,671 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 31 loans totaling $27.5M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Buffalo Grove is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 39 loans. That works out to 76.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

25

Total Population

748,328

Avg Median Income

$126,491

Avg Home Value

$450,200

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
6000451,884$124,962$415,100$1,70311.1
6000529,022$100,304$376,200$1,6216.6
6000822,949$96,213$295,000$1,5615.1
6001527,720$186,786$602,700$2,28413.6
6001660,520$84,044$300,700$1,40612.1
6002540,877$119,639$512,400$1,70510.5
6002614,499$157,712$663,100$1,9834.1
6003530,236$161,811$594,600$1,90312.7
600405,243$101,862$454,500$1,8000.8
6004410,289$127,546$568,500$1,6726.8
6004520,957$225,551$899,200$2,32121.3
6004744,100$173,043$510,000$1,81734.9
6004828,945$169,283$535,100$1,56928.4
6005655,989$104,168$376,300$1,45610.9
6006037,146$110,463$299,200$1,55223.2
6006127,883$121,588$390,300$1,8628.4
6006241,667$142,759$625,800$1,92118.9
6006738,118$121,572$427,900$1,52113.0
600698,728$157,366$569,900$2,6825.9
6007015,549$91,210$343,100$1,3914.0
6007436,296$81,911$307,800$1,4297.1
6008942,781$129,932$393,000$2,0429.8
6009038,340$83,449$243,500$1,5789.0
6017313,892$99,975$311,200$1,7866.4
601954,698$89,116$239,900$1,7281.7

Buffalo Grove, IL has 25 ZIP codes with a combined population of 748,328. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $126,491. The average median home value is $450,200. The average median monthly rent is $1,772.

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