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Grayslake, Illinois

Introduction to Grayslake, Illinois

Grayslake, Illinois, in Lake county, is 10 miles W of Waukegan, Illinois (center to center) and 39 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Grayslake has a population of 18,506.

Grayslake History

The area now known as Grayslake was first settled in 1836. The Rich family from New York were one of the early settlers in this area. The Wisconsin Central Railroad station was built in 1886. The post office was also established in the same year. The first doctor in the area was Dr. Schaffer, who settled here in 1889. Grayslake was incorporated as a village in 1895. The Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad first entered the village in 1899.

Grayslake and nearby Attractions

  • Six Flags Great America
  • Volo Auto Museum
  • Chain O' Lakes Area ArtWorks Children's Museum
  • Lake County Discovery Museum
  • Illinois Beach State Park
  • Moraine Hills State Park

Things To Do In Grayslake

While staying in Grayslake, you can visit Round Lake and Round Lake Beach. The village also offers a recreational lake known as Gray’s Lake. In addition, you can visit Jaycee Park, Daniel Barry Memorial Skate Park, and Central Park. The Esper A. Petersen Foundation Family Aquatic Center is also worth visiting. In addition, the Village of Grayslake organizes a number of recreational events and programs throughout the year.

Grayslake Transportation

Air transportation is available from Kenosha Regional Airport.

Grayslake Higher Education

College of Lake County is the local college. Trinity International University and William Rainey Harper College are also nearby.

High Points

Grayslake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyGrayslake People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Grayslake College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Grayslake Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Grayslake Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 11%Grayslake Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 12%Grayslake Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Grayslake Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Grayslake, IL

Comparing Grayslake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women99
Male Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity78
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents21
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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