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Grayslake
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Grayslake

#16 in Best Places to Live in Lake County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Grayslake is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 20,827. Grayslake is in Lake County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Grayslake offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Grayslake there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Grayslake and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Grayslake are highly rated.
    About Grayslake...
    Population
    20,827
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $247,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,276
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Grayslake Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      45.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      91.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      4.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      99.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      677
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      38.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      24%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Grayslake

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $109,975
    National
    $69,021
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