Lake Bluff

Characterized by small-town charm and casual friendliness.
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Lake Bluff, a wonderful place to live and work, is located on the North Shore of Chicago, 35 miles from downtown Chicago. The residents, businesses, and visitors of Lake Bluff enjoy a welcoming, casual environment. According to the Lake Bluff chamber, “Business owners know their customers, and Bluffers connect with and know their neighbors both old and new.”

Lake Bluff is characterized by small-town charm and casual friendliness. Residents enjoy easy access to Sunrise Beach, ten parks or open spaces, an outdoor aquatic facility known as Blair Park Pool, Lake Bluff Golf Club, Lake Bluff Health and Fitness Center, and many other recreational opportunities.

The town of Lake Bluff has many excellent restaurants and coffee shops, such as Bluffington’s Café, Be Market, Inovasi, Forest Greens Juice Bar, Donati’s Pizza, Puck’s Pub, Luke’s on Lake Bluff, Lake Bluff Brewing Company, The OtherDoor, and Maevery Public House.

Excellent schools in Lake Bluff include Elementary School District #65, Lake Forest High School District #115, and Lake Forest College.

With its rich history and an excellent Chicago North Shore location, Lake Bluff is a beautiful and convenient place to call home your family will love.
5,878
46.7 years
High
$95,616
44
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
69
Bikeable
Bike Score
Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 4.73 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
5,878
High
46.7
45.92 / 54.08%
  • Less Than 9th Grade 62 (2%)
  • High School Degree 347 (9%)
  • Associate Degree 628 (17%)
  • Bachelor Degree 1589 (43%)
  • Graduate Degree 1070 (29%)
2,150

Total Households

2.73

Average Household Size

$95,616

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 837 (39%)

Without Children: 1,313 (61%)

Marital Status

Married 55%
Single 16%
Divorced 5%
Separated 3%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 2%

White Collar: 98%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 10%
15 to 29 Minutes 11%
30 to 59 Minutes 8%
60+ Minutes 6%
Primary Schools (1)
Middle Schools (1)
Mixed Schools (1)
The following schools are within or nearby Lake Bluff. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Lake Bluff Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
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