Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
16%
Grayslake
Grayslake, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,430
Population
21,475
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Savor natural beauty and convenience to Chicago in Lake County
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Picturesque
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Charming
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Welcoming
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Peaceful
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Historic
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Upscale
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Convenient
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Situated about 40 miles north of Chicago in Lake County, Grayslake is a picturesque suburb with a small-town feel. Outdoor recreation abounds in and around Grayslake, with access to a 21-mile bike path system in town and a host of surrounding parks and forests preserves. Lake Michigan is also just 14 miles away from Grayslake, offering additional options for outdoor adventure.
Historic Downtown Grayslake is teeming with restaurants, shops, and events. Among the many events held in Grayslake is the annual Lake County Fair in addition to the largest evening farmers market in the country. Major destinations like Six Flags Great America and Gurnee Mills Mall are just minutes from Grayslake as well. Grayslake is also home to the College of Lake County’s largest campus, providing a broad range of performing and cultural arts programming to the local community. Convenience to multiple Metra lines and major roadways makes commuting and traveling from Grayslake simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$110,668
Average: $135,505
Education
8,990
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,473
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Grayslake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Grayslake, IL is $1,430 for one bedroom, and $1,575 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Grayslake has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,430/month
720 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Grayslake, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
385 Students
Public
Grades K-5
459 Students
Prairie Crossing Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
429 Students
Public
Grades K-5
633 Students
Prairie Crossing Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
429 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
661 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,257 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,419 Students
Lake Co High Schools Tech Campus
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Prairie Crossing Learning Farm
- Rollins Savanna Preserve
- Almond Marsh
- Children's Neighborhood Museum
- Nippersink Preserve
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.