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Deerfield.
About
Life in Deerfield
If you're considering a move to the North Shore suburbs, Deerfield is fundamentally a wealthy, settled community where you'll encounter median household incomes around $182,000, and where the typical home costs around $623,400 — this is decidedly not an affordable neighborhood, but it's also not a transient one. The village's character reflects stability: two-thirds of households are married couples, the median age is 43, and about 37% of homes have children under 18, creating a distinctly family-oriented environment where people plant roots. Deerfield's economy centers on major corporate headquarters — Walgreens Boots Alliance alone employs over 9,000 people here — which means the job market leans toward corporate work rather than startup culture or blue-collar trades, though the commute to Chicago's Loop or O'Hare is manageable at under 30 minutes on average.
Deerfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Foreign-Born
9.1%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
+2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.1% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Deerfield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Deerfield, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (10.8%), and 2.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.4%
of residents
65 and Older
19.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.0%
of households
Married Couples
68.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.59
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 95% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Deerfield
In Deerfield, rent runs 95% above the IL average, and home values are 137% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
82.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $655,724 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Deerfield and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Lake County, which includes Deerfield, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Deerfield: Lake County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lake County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Deerfield is about 3% of Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Deerfield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute27.8 min avg
How Deerfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Deerfield, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 94% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Deerfield runs 94% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
20.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
705.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Deerfield Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lake County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lake County, which includes Deerfield, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 16 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 24 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 26 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Flood | $70,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lake County, county-wide
Deerfield is about 3% of Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lake County, which includes Deerfield, is typically good.
Median AQI
39
Lake County, county-wide
Deerfield is about 3% of Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Deerfield has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.3"
Annual Snowfall
33.6"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
128
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 16°F | 2.10" |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 1.98" |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.26" |
| Apr | 57°F | 38°F | 4.00" |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 4.84" |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.31" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.74" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.16" |
| Sep | 75°F | 55°F | 3.56" |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.59" |
| Nov | 49°F | 33°F | 2.63" |
| Dec | 38°F | 22°F | 2.34" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Deerfield
Uninsured
1.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Deerfield's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Lake Forest
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.5 mi away · Des Plaines
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Park Ridge
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Deerfield
Deerfield's student/teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 82.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
82.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Deerfield (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 9,201 students · in-state tuition $70,589 · 97% graduate · median earnings $104,255 (10 yrs after entry)
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
14.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,372 students · in-state tuition $4,710 · 27% graduate · median earnings $47,007 (10 yrs after entry)
Northeastern Illinois University
14.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 3,982 students · in-state tuition $12,743 · 45% graduate · median earnings $56,278 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,818 students · in-state tuition $38,250 · 61% graduate · median earnings $61,717 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,813 students · in-state tuition $58,902 · 76% graduate · median earnings $70,470 (10 yrs after entry)
Worsham College of Mortuary Science
4.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 183 students · in-state tuition $20,500 · 88% graduate · median earnings $61,393 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Deerfield
Deerfield has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
35 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
53 mi awayPublic Libraries in Deerfield
Deerfield Public Library
920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield
Cities Near Deerfield
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Deerfield FAQ
Is Deerfield, Illinois affordable?⌄
Deerfield's median rent is $2,482/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $181,660/year. Median home value is $623,400.
Is Deerfield, Illinois safe?⌄
Deerfield's violent crime rate was 21 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 705 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Deerfield, Illinois?⌄
Lake County, which includes Deerfield, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Deerfield, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Deerfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,482/month and median household income is $181,660/year. The median home value is $623,400. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Deerfield, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Deerfield is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from