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Deer Park, IL

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Population
3,647
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
847 ft
Median Home Value
$661,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$2,754/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$174,458
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Deer Park

Located about 35 miles northwest of Chicago, Deer Park offers a relaxed, spacious suburban setting with plenty of room to breathe. Home to around 3,700 residents, the village is defined by quiet residential neighborhoods, scenic ponds, and surrounding natural spaces like the neighboring Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve. For commuters, getting into the city is simple thanks to Metra train stations in nearby Barrington and Palatine.

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Everyday convenience centers around Deer Park Town Center, a popular open-air shopping and dining destination with name-brand retailers, local restaurants, and a movie theater. Residents also gather at the historic Vehe Farm, which features walking trails, open prairie, and community events around a restored barn. While the village does not operate its own school district, families have access to top-rated public schools in neighboring Barrington and Lake Zurich.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingAirport AccessA+99.3rating

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