At a Glance
Median Income
$121,410
$57,800 per capita
Home Value
$331,100
Zillow: $364,252
Median Rent
$1,594/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
131/100K
3,260/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.4%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Gurnee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gurnee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gurnee a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gurnee residents earn a median household income of $121,410 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,800. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gurnee is $331,100 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,252. Median rent is $1,594/month, with 29.4% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
Gurnee reports 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,260/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
54.4% of adults in Gurnee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gurnee has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population30,486
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density2,257/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,410
Per Capita$57,800
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A+
Home Value$331,100
Rent$1,594
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$364,252
Housing Units12,142
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent131/100K
Property3,260/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault46/100K
Burglary207/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation705 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.4%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+21.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Gurnee was built in 1992.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.
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