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Grayslake, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Avery Walker

Couple moving to Grayslake from out of state

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $293,900, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,434 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Grayslake sits at 62.3 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Prope...

0 replies 10 upvotes moving
Austin M.

Is Grayslake worth it salary-wise?

Hello, Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Does this match your experience? The food scene here is surprisingly good. ...

2 replies 5 upvotes jobs
Andrew M.

Best restaurants in Grayslake?

OK so I work in automotive and Crime rate is something to consider -Grayslake sits at 62.3 per 100K. The median home value here is around $293,900, which seems about average. Median household income is $113,697, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a small town city with about 20,707 people...

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Andrew M.

Housing in Grayslake compared to Baltimore

Longtime lurker here, Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,434/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely...

3 replies 12 upvotes housing
Naomi Wright

Things that make Grayslake unique

Hello, Just moved here 4 months ago and The median home value here is around $293,900, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $293,900 on average. Rent is about $1,434/month for a decent place. With a population of 20,707, Grayslake is a small town. Honestly, I think it's a great place...

3 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Matthew Mendoza

Things that make Grayslake unique

Been meaning to ask this. I'm originally from Cincinnati and The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. It's a a small town city with about 20,707 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this? Looking forward...

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Andrew M.

Best apartments in Grayslake under ?

Random thought, Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. What do you all think? Thanks for reading. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Isabella R.

Dog-friendly places in Grayslake?

Homes are going for about $293,900 on average. Anyone in a similar situation? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Matthew Mendoza

Things Grayslake needs to improve

Curious what people think. Median household income is $113,697, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Grayslake sits at 62.3 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Christian Gray

First time home buyer in Grayslake

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,434 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Should I be concerned?

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