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Real Estate & Homes in Buffalo Grove - Illinois - Buffalo Grove, Illinois homes and communities Buffalo GroveBuffalo Grove HistoryThe village of Buffalo Grove is located on the border of Cook and Lake counties, about 32 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and just a short drive from Lake Michigan.The first pioneers to visit the area came from New England around 1834. German immigrants followed a few years later, and the first church was built in 1852. By 1899, the village had a thriving downtown complete with several churches, a school, a tavern and a general store. In 2003, Chicago Magazine ranked Buffalo Grove second of 192 suburbs in the “Great Places To Live” category. The village’s 2003 Street Improvement Program added needed improvements to the community’s infrastructure, and the local police department has received national acclaim for its traffic safety programs. Affordable housing and public transportation are readily available in Buffalo Grove, and the local school system is among the best in the state. ActivitiesResidents enjoy local restaurants, shopping, and recreation and entertainment venues. The Buffalo Grove park system comprises more than 400 acres of open land with 45 park sites, two public golf courses, and miles of biking and hiking trails.The community provides several family-friendly activities throughout the year. Paintings, photos, sculptures and woodwork are displayed at the Annual Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival, which is held each July. A Taste of the Fest allows attendees to sample foods from across the world. And seasonal carnivals and events are held nearly every weekend. Buffalo Grove Fast FactsLocation: Buffalo Grove is located about 32 miles northwest of Chicago*Total area: 9.21 square miles *Population: 42,909 *Housing units: 16,166 Average annual rainfall: 36.80 inches Average temperatures: 73ºF in summer, 22ºF in winter *Information provided by 2000 Census SchoolsThere are 12 public schools in Buffalo Grove: one kindergarten center, six elementary schools, four middle schools and one high school.HomesBuffalo Grove’s real estate market offers homes to fit any lifestyle or budget. Colonial and contemporary properties dominate the single-family dwellings, condominiums, townhouses and gated communities.Many homes are located in exclusive neighborhoods with mature shade trees. Some historical properties are also available. Where is Buffalo Grove?
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