Buffalo GroveHome Addition Contractors

43Kresidents
$125,000-$149,999median income
7ZIP codes

Buffalo Grove's 42,891 residents, with median incomes of $125,000-$149,999, are among the most active home improvement markets in the Midwest.

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The Buffalo Grove Home Improvement Market

Local signals that shape home addition demand and contractor availability in this market.

42,891
Metro area population
$125,000-$149,999
Median household income
$3,000 or More
Median annual property tax
7
ZIP codes covered
Chicago Metro
Metro statistical area

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    Home Addition Cost & ROI · Buffalo Grove

    2025 Cost vs. Value · East North Central market. Buffalo Grove benchmarked against regional average.

    ProjectCostResaleROI
    Deck Addition | Wood$18,263$17,32395%
    Deck Addition | Composite$25,096$22,19989%
    Bathroom Addition | Midrange$60,645$32,34753%
    Bathroom Addition | Upscale$111,255$40,52636%
    Primary Suite Addition | Midrange$170,517$55,09732%
    Primary Suite Addition | Upscale$351,613$63,13618%