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A village of 514 people in Illinois
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Living in Golf

Housing in Golf

$1.33M▲ 10.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Golf home is worth about $1,329,000, up 10.9% in a year, 346% above the Illinois typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Golf

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Not graded

Golf has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent0
Property0
Reported in 20250
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Work & commute in Golf

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Most working residents leave Golf for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Chicago (35%), Glenview (11%) and Northbrook (4%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Chicago
35%
Glenview
11%
Northbrook
4%
Evanston
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Golf →

Health in Golf

Compared with Illinois

22better than IL·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 8 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Advocate Lutheran General HospitalPark Ridge · 4.4 mi · ER
Ahs Family Health Center SkokieSkokie · 1.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Golf · CMS · HRSAHealth in Golf →

Natural hazards in Golf

80
Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Golf →

Climate in Golf

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Golf has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 21°Winter
58° / 39°Spring
81° / 62°Summer
62° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Golf →

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Nearest: Glenview Public LibraryGlenview · 1.5 miles · 72 hrs a week

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Where Golf is

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Compare side by side:Golf vs Glenview

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