Buffalo Grove, IL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 45,400 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Buffalo Grove is located in both Cook and Lake counties.
Cultural Attractions
Buffalo Grove Days is an annual community event with grilling competitions and live music.
Recreation
The Arboretum and Buffalo Grove Golf Club are a good place to test one's 9-irons.
Historical
The first white settlers in the area found many buffalo bones, but no buffalo. It is believed that during the winter of 1778, the heavy snowfalls in the Mississippi Valley killed off the once-abundant buffalo population.
Economy
The world headquarters of ASAP Software is in the village.
| Population [details] | 45,400 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 70.7% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 1074.89 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 57.70% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 30.74 °F/16.24 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 83.65 °F/64.91 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 39.55 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 16 |
| Cost of living [details] | 91.5 |
| State sales tax | 6.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Chicago (24.47 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | CHICAGO O'HARE INTERNATIONAL (13.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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