DEERFIELD, IL

Population: 18,109 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)

• Median Household Income: $107,194 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
• Tax Rate Per $100 assessed Value: 5.867% to 6.442%  (2000 County Clerk Tax Extension)

Deerfield incorporated as a village in 1903. The village houses the corporate headquarters for Walgreen's and Baxter Healthcare as well as being the location for other major employers in Lake County.

Recreation

Numerous recreational and community facilities are available for individual and family recreation. Included are 20 park sites that total 331 acres, a community center, field house, two public swimming pools, and a bowling alley, 131 acre golf course, nature walk parks, baseball diamond, eight tennis courts, soccer fields, football fields and basketball courts.

Schools

Deerfield has an excellent school system consisting of Township High School District #113 (Deerfield High School) with total enrollment of 1,373. The majority of elementary students attend Deerfield District #109 with 2,505 students. District #109 Junior High School enrollment is 998.

Housing

Deerfield offers a range of housing types and styles with new and older single-family houses, older rental apartments, and newer condominiums and townhouses. The 2000 median house value was $342,900 and the median rent cost $1,018.  (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)

Government Services

Fire protection is provided by the Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District's 33 full-time firefighters, housed in one station. Police protection is provided by the Deerfield Police Department's 40 sworn officers.

Transportation

Residents can travel to Chicago via U.S. Rte. 41, Interstate 94 or by use of Metra's Milwaukee District/North Line commuter trains that reach the Loop within 45 minutes. Also, bus service is available to surrounding communities.

• Distance to the Chicago Loop: 25 miles
• Distance to O'Hare Airport: 15 miles
• Distance to Midway Airport is: 30 miles