Why Live in Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills in Buffalo Grove offers a blend of suburban tranquility and accessibility to urban amenities. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including Prairie Elementary, Twin Groves Middle, and Adlai E. Stevenson High School, which is recognized as one of the top public school districts in the country. Residents enjoy various attractions such as Rick Drazner Park, which features accessible facilities, a disc golf course, and pickleball courts. Rolling Hills Park provides a playground and open space near a small lake. Didier Farm hosts the Happy Times Pumpkin Fest in the fall, offering activities like pumpkin picking and horse-drawn wagon rides. For wine enthusiasts, Valentino Vineyards & Winery is a local highlight, offering tastings of wines produced on-site. The neighborhood is conveniently located near shopping options, including a Walgreens Pharmacy, Starbucks, and Sunset Foods. Commuting is facilitated by the Buffalo Grove Metra station, which provides a 40-minute ride to downtown Chicago, and proximity to major highways like Interstate 294. The Buffalo Grove Farmers Market and Buffalo Grove Days festival add to the community's vibrant atmosphere. Homes in Rolling Hills, built in the early 1990s, feature contemporary colonial and Craftsman styles with spacious floor plans averaging 3,000 to 4,000 square feet. The area boasts a low crime risk, making it safer than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rolling Hills a good place to live?
Rolling Hills is a good place to live. Rolling Hills is considered car-dependent and bikeable with minimal transit options. Rolling Hills is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Rolling Hills has 10 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.6 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $178,400 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 77.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Rolling Hills are home owners, with 9.1% of residents renting and 90.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Rolling Hills can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Rolling Hills neighborhood guide.
Is Rolling Hills, IL a safe neighborhood?
Rolling Hills, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Rolling Hills?
The median home price in Rolling Hills is $895,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $179,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.3%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,430 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $190K a year to afford the median home price in Rolling Hills. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Rolling Hills is $178K.
What are the best public schools in Rolling Hills?
The best public schools that serve Rolling Hills are:
What are the best private schools in Rolling Hills?
The best private schools that serve Rolling Hills are:
- St Mary School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
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Are home prices dropping in Rolling Hills?
Yes, home prices in Rolling Hills are down 1% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Rolling Hills, IL
On average, homes in Rolling Hills, Buffalo Grove sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Rolling Hills, Buffalo Grove over the last 12 months is $870,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$870,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$883,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$243
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median List Price
$895,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%