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Grayslake

#2,637 in Best Places to Live in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Elgin, IL
  • 102 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Grayslake is a suburb of Elgin with a population of 21,168. Grayslake is in Lake County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Grayslake offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Grayslake there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Grayslake and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Grayslake are highly rated.
    About Grayslake...
    Population
    21,168

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $220,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,118
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Grayslake Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      48
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      24
      40.7
    • Robbery
      33.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      134.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      835.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      28.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Grayslake

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $86,861
    National
    $55,322
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    Grayslake Reviews

    102 reviews
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    I moved into Grayslake when I was 9, into the third grade. It is a family oriented neighborhood in which I always felt safe and had plenty of space to play and a community of children. Halloween was the best holiday because the neighbors all come out and give the best candy and decorate their homes to the max. The is one neighbor that throws a party for the entire subdivision every year. My parents threw me the best birthday parties. They enjoy Grayslake because it fulfilled their dream of obtaining "the house with the white picket fence." They were born and raised in the city and dreamed of raising their family in a safe and free environment. The schools were a top priority and I received a great education in the Grayslake school districts. It is a neighborhood I would raise my own family!
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    Up and coming town! Restaurants are coming in left and right. The schools are amazing and it has that small town movie set feel. I grow up in Libertyville and would chose Grayslake over Libertyville again Ana’s again. The people are great. And we have the best parks and events.
    I loved growing up here and it is between Chicago and Milwaukee so there is a lot to do! The school system is great and so is the community. There are several different fitness studios so you can find one that appeals to your goals. The downtown are is nice. Recently there are more restaurants to go to. Fred's diner is a must, good greasy breakfast, but be sure there is a toilet near by to relieve yourself after. The Freeze is by far my favorite ice cream spot it is cheap and delicious. They also have pup cups so your dog can get a delicious treat as well. Emil's has awesome pizza! Center Cut is new and has a city vibe and the chef used to run a fancy place downtown. You get the city feel and food without breaking the bank account. The sports teams are awesome as well!