Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Grayslake is a small city in Illinois with a population of 20,707. Residents earn $113,697 per year, which is 51% above the national average.
Based on current data, Grayslake receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Grayslake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Grayslake is $113,697, which is significantly higher than the national average — 51% above $75,149. This places Grayslake among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Grayslake is $293,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,434 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Grayslake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 123 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,287 per 100,000, 34% below the national average.
Grayslake is a highly educated community — 59.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Grayslake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches, including 43.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 82.8% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.2% |
| 28% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $113,697 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,833 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.96% |
| Commute Time | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 17.3% |
| Census Median | $293,900 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $355,302 |
| Median List Price | $394,450 |
| Median List Price | $394,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $210 |
| Homes Sold | 17 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Price Drops | 7.9% |
| Inventory | 38 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,434 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,713 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.96% |
| Obesity | 31.2% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.8% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Mental Distress | 14.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Total Violent | 123.0/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 18.9/100K |
| Robbery | 18.9/100K |
| Assault | 85.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,287.2/100K |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 160.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,064.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 61.5/100K |
| Arson | 23.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.5 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 779 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,895/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3408°N, 88.0336°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 59.1% |
| 75% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,895/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 10 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 17.3% |