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Gurnee, IL Area Guide

Balancing tranquil neighborhoods and some of the region’s most popular attractions

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Gurnee is a large suburban village in Chicago’s North Shore suburbs, located about forty miles from The Loop. Widely known around the region as the home of numerous popular shopping centers (especially Gurnee Mills) as well as the Six Flags Great America amusement park, the community sees millions of visitors pass through every year.

Residents also enjoy close access to numerous public parks, many within walking distance of the community’s residential neighborhoods. Gurnee’s terrific public schools have made it a popular option for folks raising families. With Chicago being only about an hour’s drive away, you can easily hop into the city for work or leisure anytime.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Gurnee, IL is $1,442 for a studio, $1,691 for one bedroom, $1,931 for two bedrooms, and $2,448 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gurnee has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,691/month
757 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,300/month
289 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gurnee, IL is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

37 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

22 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

39 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

River Trail School

Public

Grades K-8

Spaulding Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

River Trail School

Public

Grades K-8

Woodland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Viking School

Public

Grades 6-8

Warren Township High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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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.