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Deerfield, Illinois

Introduction to Deerfield, Illinois

Deerfield, Illinois, in Lake county, is 8 miles NE of Mount Prospect, Illinois (center to center) and 23 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 18,420 people in Deerfield.

Deerfield History

The present day village of Deerfield was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi Native Americans. In 1835, the area was first settled by the whites. Horace Lamb and Jacob B. Cadwell were the first settlers. They named the area "Cadwell's Corner" and during the 1840s the area was renamed "Leclair". Later on, the name of the village was changed to Deerfield, after a town in Massachusetts. The home of Lyman Wilmot in Deerfield served as the Underground Railroad stop in the 1850s.

Deerfield and nearby Attractions

  • Briarwood Nature Area
  • Chicago Botanic Garden
  • Highland Park Historical Society Museum
  • The American Toby Jug Museum
  • Six Flags Great America
  • Wheeling Historical Museum

Things To Do In Deerfield

During your stay in Deerfield, you can visit the outdoor museum of Deerfield Historic Village which includes five historic buildings. The Deer Spring Park, Woodland Park, John Blumberg Park, Cumnor Court Park, Wilmot Park, Jaycee Memorial Park, Jewett Park, and James C Mitchell Park are also worth visiting. You can plan a day trip to the Chicago Botanic Garden, Kohl's Children's Museum, and the Cuneo Museum and Gardens.

Deerfield Transportation

International flights are available from Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Deerfield Higher Education

Trinity International University is the local university. Oakton Community College and National - Louis University are also nearby.

High Points

Deerfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyDeerfield People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyDeerfield Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyDeerfield College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyDeerfield Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyDeerfield Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyDeerfield Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Deerfield Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Deerfield, IL

Comparing Deerfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens54
Racial Diversity47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built47
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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