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Algonquin, IL vs Buffalo Grove, IL

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- The median age of a home in Algonquin is 44.4% younger than the median age of a home in Buffalo Grove.
 Algonquin, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age27  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$334,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock31.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.63.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$28.7$11.0
 Homes Owned82.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock3.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented14.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Algonquin, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,600$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,660  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,810$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,070  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,640$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,110  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Algonquin, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Algonquin, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock7.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99942.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock29.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock13.7%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Algonquin, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock3.6%13.6%
 2000 to 200924.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock19.7%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock26.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196933.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock3.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.2%12.2%
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Reviews for Algonquin    4 Reviews
Joan · Lake St. Louis, MO
Algonquin
Over 1 years ago

Algonquin has really changed and grown, especially west algonquin. Politically though it leans conservative. That has not changed. People are nice though and they are  More

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Jim · Algonquin, IL
What crime?
Over 15 years ago

This town is practically Mayberry as far as crime goes.  More

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Kevin · Algonquin, IL
Algonquin Illinois
Over 18 years ago

Algonquin is a far northwest suburb of Chicago north of Elgin IL off of I90. The western part of Algonquin has shown significant growth and expansion over the past few  More

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Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews
Linda · Buffalo Grove, IL
Outdoor recreation
Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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jun · Buffalo Grove, IL
nice town to raise a family
Over 12 years ago

nice town to raise a  More

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Bp · Buffalo Grove, IL
Bison country
Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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