1 census tracts · pop 3,257 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.0/10
· range 5.0–5.0
Prairie View is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Buffalo Grove with 1 census tract and a population of 3,257 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.0/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 38% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 11% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Median gross rent of $2,154/month sits 6% higher than the Buffalo Grove citywide median ($2,037).
Risk score
5.0
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Prairie View vs Buffalo GroveHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority46%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport3%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Prairie View
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
5.2%Housing insecurity
3.2%Utility shutoff threat
6.1%Food insecurity
4.2%SNAP enrollment
3.7%No health insurance
17.7%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Prairie View
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Prairie View?
Prairie View scores 5.0/10 (Moderate tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does Prairie View compare to Buffalo Grove overall?
Prairie View scores 0.0 points higher than Buffalo Grove overall (5.0/10). Renters spend 38% of income on rent vs 25% citywide. Median rent: $2,154 vs $2,037.
Q3
What is the average rent in Prairie View?
Median gross rent in Prairie View is $2,154/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 38% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Prairie View residents are renters?
6% of Prairie View households are renter-occupied (vs 20% in Buffalo Grove). The neighborhood has 3,257 residents.
Q5
Is Prairie View a high social-vulnerability area?
Prairie View sits in the 9th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (low vulnerability). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is Prairie View for landlords?
Prairie View carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.0/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Buffalo Grove as a whole (5.0/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Prairie View?
Prairie View has 3,147 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (67.8%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (25.9%), Hispanic / Latino (4.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.