| An impressive
new firehouse and improvements and additions to the library,
schools, train stations and streets all demonstrate Deerfield's
dedication to enhancing the lifestyle of its residents. Currently,
a large sector of the downtown area is undergoing major rehabilitation.
Both the Metra and the Milwaukee Road trains
make regular stops in Deerfield, and with the addition of
a new train station on Lake Cook Road, transportation has
been made even more convenient. Major employers in the immediate
area include Allstate Insurance, Baxter Healthcare, NutraSweet
Co. and Walgreens.
A nice selection of chain stores as well as
unique specialty stores accommodate Deerfield shoppers, and
the community's central location makes it convenient to a
number of major malls.
The Deerfield Park District is reputed to be
one of the most efficient and varied in the Chicago area.
To begin with, no home in Deerfield is more than a half-mile
from a park. Facilities include a large community center,
21 parks/playgrounds, two public swimming pools, tennis courts,
a public golf course and a number of playing fields, basketball
courts and running tracks. The park district also offers an
impressive variety of classes and programs for people of all
ages.
Housing. Developers have discovered Deerfield's
desirability, and as a result, there are new custom homes
available in virtually every neighborhood, as well as in wonderful
new developments. Buyers may choose from Colonials, split-levels,
ranches, Cape Cods and other popular home styles. Prices ranged
from $142,000 to $850,000, in 2000, with homes having an average
price of $352,063.
New and older townhouses and condominiums are
available in Deerfield and sell for between $102,000 and $475,000.
The average 2000 attached housing sale price was $208,149.
Schools. Deerfield schools are some of
the best public schools in the state. Elementary students
regularly score near the top of the state's schools on the
IGAP test, and Deerfield High School students score above
the national average on the ACT exam. In
2000, the school's average ACT composite score was 25.1.
Deerfield Elementary School District 109 consists
of four elementary schools and two junior high schools that
educate 2,400 students.
Deerfield High School District 113 is one of the top 10 academic
schools in the state. In 2000, the average ACT composite score
was 25.1. A small percentage of Deerfield students attend
District 125.
Transportation. Getting around is easy
with I-94 nearby and the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) just west
of the village. The Loop is a 45-minute drive; O'Hare Airport
is a 20-minute drive, and Midway Airport is 50 minutes away.
Rail commuters may board the Milwaukee Road line in Deerfield,
or the Metra in Highland Park. The Loop is a 39- minute trip
by express or 48 minutes by local. Bus lines travel to surrounding
suburbs.
| Quick
Facts about Deerfield, 2000 |
| Population: |
19,153 |
| Median
Income: |
$143,814 |
| Median Age: |
38.7 |
| |
|
| Single-Family
Home Sales: |
| Total
sales in 2000: |
232 |
| Average
sale price: |
$352,063 |
| Low: |
$142,000 |
| High: |
$850.000 |
| Average
marketing time: |
30
days |
| |
|
| Townhome/Condo
Sales: |
| Total
sales in 2000: |
116 |
| Average
sale price: |
$208,149 |
| Low: |
$102,000 |
| High: |
$475,000 |
| Average
marketing time: |
23
days |
Other Points of Interest
• Village
Map
• Village
Website
• Village
Newspaper
• Recreation
• Deerfield
High School Report Card
• Schools
• Library
• Chamber
of Commerce
• Hospitals
• Places
of Worship |
