At a Glance
Median Income
$113,697
$53,833 per capita
Home Value
$293,900
Zillow: $355,302
Median Rent
$1,434/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
852/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.1%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Grayslake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grayslake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grayslake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grayslake residents earn a median household income of $113,697 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,833. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grayslake is $293,900 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,302. Median rent is $1,434/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Grayslake reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 852/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
59.1% of adults in Grayslake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grayslake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population20,707
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,895/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,697
Per Capita$53,833
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$293,900
Rent$1,434
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$355,302
Housing Units8,340
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property852/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault29/100K
Burglary96/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation779 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.1%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+23.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Grayslake was built in 1994.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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