As one of the predominant suburbs that make up Chicago's North Shore region, the Village of Deerfield is located on the border of Lake and Cook Counties and has a population over 18,000. The spacious suburban character, superlative schools and quiet atmosphere of Deerfield's residential neighborhoods are among the community's greatest assets.
Deerfield has a strong sense of place with economically vibrant commercial areas and gathering places for residents. The Village Center serves as the focus of community life in town, as it is within walking or bicycling distance of virtually all of Deerfield's neighborhoods. The village has approximately 11.4% of its land dedicated to parks and open space. The public parks scattered throughout the village provide a variety of amenities and activities for residents.
