West Deerfield township, Illinois
West Deerfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Deerfield township is a geographic entity located in Lake County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 32,111. The land area covers 17.79 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 32,111 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45 yrs | ±1.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 11,144 | ±285 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 11,484 | ±283 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,144 | ±285 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 340 | ±122 |
| Median Home Value | $714,300 | ±$17,002 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,284 | ±$194 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $204,915 | ±$8,235 |
| Per Capita Income | $100,412 | ±$5,876 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% | ±0.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 822 | ±242 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±0.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 15,400 | ±511 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 98.1% | ±3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 31,786 (2024)
ID: 163052
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
601 DEERFIELD RD, DEERFIELD IL 60015-3217
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GUS Population: 718,604 (2024)
ID: 162144
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY FINANCE DIRECTOR
18 N COUNTY ST, 9TH FL, WAUKEGAN IL 60085-4304
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | North Chicago, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Roselle, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Medinah, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Chicago, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lincolnshire, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Elk Grove Village, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Libertyville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Elk Grove Village, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Elk Grove Village, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Deerfield, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Trinity International University-Illinois
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College | 1.2 mi away | 2065 Half Day Rd, Deerfield, IL, 60015-1283 |
8479458800
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DEERFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 920 WAUKEGAN ROAD, DEERFIELD, IL, 60015 |
(847) 945-3311
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Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
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College | 3.9 mi away | 1905 W. Field Court, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 |
8472345005
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HIGHWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 102 HIGHWOOD AVENUE, HIGHWOOD, IL, 60040 |
(847) 432-5404
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Lake Forest College
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College | 4.1 mi away | 555 N Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045-2338 |
8472343100
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HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 494 LAUREL AVENUE, HIGHLAND PARK, IL, 60035 |
(847) 432-0216
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Worsham College of Mortuary Science
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College | 4.8 mi away | 495 Northgate Pkwy, Wheeling, IL, 60090-2646 |
8478088444
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VERNON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 300 OLDE HALF DAY ROAD, LINCOLNSHIRE, IL, 60069 |
(847) 634-3650
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Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills
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College Vocational | 6.2 mi away | 226 Hawthorn Village Commons, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061-1519 |
8009204593
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LAKE FOREST LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 360 EAST DEERPATH ROAD, LAKE FOREST, IL, 60045 |
(847) 234-0636
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN, IL US, located 5.2 miles from West Deerfield township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.3° | 16.3° | 24.3° | 2.10" | 11.3" |
| February | 36.0° | 19.1° | 27.5° | 1.98" | 7.7" |
| March | 45.8° | 28.2° | 37.0° | 2.26" | 5.6" |
| April | 56.8° | 37.6° | 47.2° | 4.00" | 1.1" |
| May | 68.2° | 47.6° | 57.9° | 4.84" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.4° | 57.3° | 67.9° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.5° | 63.4° | 73.4° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 62.3° | 72.2° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.2° | 54.7° | 64.9° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.8° | 42.7° | 52.7° | 3.59" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.0° | 32.5° | 40.8° | 2.63" | 1.9" |
| December | 37.5° | 22.3° | 29.9° | 2.34" | 5.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannockburn village | Village | 0.7 mi | — |
| Deerfield village | Village | 2.0 mi | — |
| Riverwoods village | Village | 2.4 mi | — |
| Highwood city | City | 2.4 mi | — |
| Highland Park city | City | 2.5 mi | — |
| Lake Forest city | City | 2.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1709780112. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.