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Grayslake, IL


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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.

The People and Families of Grayslake

In Grayslake, about 70% of adults are married. Grayslake is considered a village for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the village. One thing visitors notice about Grayslake is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grayslake had a median family income of $81,503. Grayslake is regarded in the state as a village where many of the people are well-off. The village has a large middle class. Grayslake finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the village value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that Grayslake is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Grayslake ($11,445). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Grayslake Housing

About 78% of housing units in Grayslake are owner-occupied. Housing in the village tends to be newer construction. People in Grayslake pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Grayslake, 89% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the village, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

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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