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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.
In Gurnee, about 66% of adults are married. Lots of Gurnee people are married off. Be careful driving in the village, since the village is home to many young children.
In 2000, Gurnee had a median family income of $88,932. People in Gurnee generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Gurnee than most places. The village enjoys an educated population. This village has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Gurnee gave more campaign money ($13,530) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 78% of the housing units in Gurnee. The average age of the housing in the village is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Gurnee, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Gurnee strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Gurnee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Gurnee colleges • Gurnee travel • Gurnee mortgages and property.
 | Gurnee Colleges Gurnee colleges and trade schools. |
 | Gurnee Hotels & Travel Gurnee hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Gurnee Mortgage Gurnee property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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