Buffalo Grove, Illinois · ZIP 60089

Buffalo Grove — ZIP 60089

Buffalo Grove (60089) scores 82/100 — Good for Illinois. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $453K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share6%

Property crime share94%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100

Avg reading proficiency51%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index28/100

Typical home value$453K

Median rent$2,444/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$453K

Median Rent

$2,444/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,613

Violent Crime

799

Property Crime

4,814

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lake County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Buffalo Grove High School	09–12	2,021	Not reported	42%
Aptakisic Junior High School	06–08	940	Not reported	59%
Cooper Middle School	06–08	732	Not reported	38%
Meridian School	04–05	702	Not reported	59%
Twin Groves Middle School	06–08	625	Not reported	67%
Joyce Kilmer Elem School	KG–05	590	Not reported	15%
Henry W Longfellow Elem School	KG–05	510	Not reported	38%
Tripp School	KG–03	485	Not reported	52%
Ivy Hall Elementary School	01–05	482	Not reported	68%
Prairie Elementary School	01–05	453	Not reported	70%
Earl Pritchett School	KG–03	430	Not reported	57%
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr	PK–KG	360	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

42,781

Median Income

$129K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

42 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60089 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 60089 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 60089 is approximately $453K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 60089 in Buffalo Grove has an overall NeighborScore of 82/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.