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Buffalo Grove, IL vs Wilmette, IL

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- The median age of a home in Buffalo Grove is 69.2% younger than the median age of a home in Wilmette.
 Buffalo Grove, ILWilmette, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age39  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$743,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock31.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.54.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$21.0$11.0
 Homes Owned78.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented18.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Buffalo Grove, ILWilmette, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,570$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,670  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,790$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,080  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,610$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,140  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Buffalo Grove, ILWilmette, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Buffalo Grove, ILWilmette, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9996.6%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99920.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99918.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock27.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock17.9%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock3.9%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Buffalo Grove, ILWilmette, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.2%13.6%
 2000 to 20093.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198931.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock6.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196919.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock21.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock31.0%12.2%
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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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Reviews for Wilmette    4 Reviews
Judy · Wilmette, IL
Excellent educational system and teachers
Over 10 years ago

Top notch teachers. Involved parents. Motivated students. Great public schools from elementary through high school.  More

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Bp · Wilmette, IL
Neighborly Town
Over 13 years ago

It's a small city close to the lake and close to Chicago. One of the biggest advantages is its schools. Most of the elementary schools have a great school rating of 9  More

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Royal · Wilmette, IL
A great urban area
Over 16 years ago

Wilmette is one of the close-in suburbs on Chicago's North Shore. Wilmette and next-door Evanston have their own parks, dining and recreation. And it's a short drive or  More

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