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Gurnee, Illinois

Introduction to Gurnee, Illinois

Gurnee, Illinois, in Lake county, is 3 miles W of Waukegan, Illinois (center to center) and 37 miles N of Chicago, Illinois. The village is located in the Chicago metropolitan area. Gurnee has a population of 28,834.

Gurnee History

Early settlers arrived in the village of Gurnee from the town of Warren, New York, on foot and horseback. The village of Gurnee was named in honor of the former Chicago Mayor, Walter S. Gurnee. The Milwaukee Road entered the area in 1836, having been laid out by three early settlers, Mark Noble, Thomas McClure, and Richard Steele. The village of Gurnee received major rainfall in May 2004, resulting in the worst flooding in eighteen years.

Gurnee and nearby Attractions

  • Warren - Newport Public Library
  • Gurnee Village Hall
  • Grand Tri State Business Park
  • Village Church of Gurnee
  • Merit Club Golf Course
  • Woodlawn Park

Things To Do In Gurnee

While in Gurnee, one can visit Gurney Mills, Lambs Corners, Dillys Corners, and Grand Tri State Business Park. Those interested in learning about the historical and cultural background of Gurnee can visit the public library and the village hall. The local Village Church of Gurnee and the Warren Cemetery are also worth seeing. One can spend a fun-filled day with family and friends at Woodlawn Park, Pembroke Community Park, Prairie Oaks Park, Six Flags Great America, and Viking Park. For golf lovers, the ideal places to visit are Merit Club Golf Course and Heather Ridge Golf Course.

Gurnee Transportation

Kenosha Regional Airport is nearby.

Gurnee Higher Education

Among the higher educational institutes near the village of Gurnee are the College of Lake County, Trinity International University, and Gateway Technical College.

High Points

Gurnee 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%trophyGurnee People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Gurnee Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Gurnee Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Gurnee Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Gurnee Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Gurnee College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 13%Gurnee Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Gurnee, IL

Comparing Gurnee 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Female Share of the Population65
Racial Diversity69
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals38
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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