Apartments for rent in Buffalo Grove, IL

Overview of Buffalo Grove

Nestled in the northern suburbs of Chicago, Buffalo Grove is a family-friendly village with many community-centered activities. The official website says "Everyone here is family. Everyone is welcome!" which is a testament to the 41,000 friendly residents who call the city home. With quiet neighborhoods and green spaces, Buffalo Grove is a diverse, accepting environment that has something to offer to people from all backgrounds and religions. Look for Buffalo Grove apartments for rent, and find a unique community in the Midwest.

Living in Buffalo Grove, IL

The first settlers to the area migrated west from New England in 1834 after the Ojibwe, Ottawa and Potawatomi Native Americans ceded their land to the United States in the Treaty of Chicago. Many of the initial settlers received land grants from the government, which they sold a short time later to German immigrants fleeing their homeland in the 1840s.These new residents were pleased with the cheap, fertile land in Illinois. The village received its name from the buffalo that used to graze in northeastern Illinois at the time that the area was settled.

Today, Buffalo Grove is distinguished by its outstanding public schools, parks and recreational programs for people of all ages. The city features a unique business community with numerous shopping centers, business parks and easy Metra Rail access to downtown Chicago. As one of the area's most highly acclaimed suburbs, Buffalo Grove apartments are sure to please.

Buffalo Grove Work and Study

The College of Lake County is joined by a wealth of educational opportunity 33 miles away in Chicago. Northwestern University and the University of Chicago are the most prestigious, but they are just two of many. Loyola University Chicago, DePaul University, Lake Forest College, Northeastern Illinois University, Columbia College Chicago, the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago State University, Robert Morris University, Roosevelt University, among others, are also located downtown and offer students the most diverse education in the Midwest.

Most Buffalo Grove residents seeking work commute to Chicago, which is one of the most lucrative cities in the United States. The Chicago metropolitan area is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies, including Boeing, United Continental Holdings, Allstate, McDonald's, Exelon, Baxter International, Sara Lee, Aon, R.R. Donnelley & Sons, Motorola Solutions, Dover, CF Industries Holdings, Telephone & Data Systems and United Stationers, among others. Chicago's economy is fueled by a diverse range of industry, including manufacturing, printing and publishing, finance and insurance, and food processing. With the third-largest gross metropolitan product in the United States, workers here are sure to find opportunities in fields across the professional spectrum.

Rentals in Buffalo Grove, IL and Cost of Living

There are many attractive aspects of the Midwestern lifestyle, which unfortunately drives rent prices up in Buffalo Grove. United States Census Bureau statistics indicate that the standard apartment here costs $1,208 a month, which is $300 more than the city of Chicago. Although rent prices are expensive, living in here is still pretty affordable. Buffalo Grove's cost of living index is a 106.9, which is only slightly more than the national average of 100. Residents here enjoy the best perks of suburban living with the conveniences of a big city nearby, making Buffalo Grove apartments very popular.

Buffalo Grove Attractions and Special Events

The largest celebration of Buffalo Grove is Buffalo Grove Days, when members of the local community come together for a multi-day event featuring live entertainment, a pancake breakfast, arts and crafts and fireworks. People here also travel to Chicago to enjoy some of the best attractions in the Midwest, including Lollapalooza, the African Caribbean International Festival of Life, Grant Park Music Festival, the Taste of Chicago, Windy City Ribfest, Ginza Holiday Fest and Chicago SummerDance, among others.

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