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Gurnee
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Gurnee

#2,065 in Best Places to Live in America
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Gurnee is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 30,826. Gurnee is in Lake County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Gurnee offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Gurnee there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Gurnee and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Gurnee are highly rated.
    About Gurnee...
    Population
    30,826
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $276,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,371
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      76
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      46.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      19.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      132.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,964.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      115.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Gurnee

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $102,140
    National
    $69,021
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