Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Gurnee
Gurnee, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,722
Population
29,979
Renter Mix
30% Rent
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.
Explore the City
Providence Park in Gurnee is a great place to walk your dog.
The Des Plaines River Trail has a great bike path for Gurnee residents.
Hutchins Athletic Field is a great place for Gurnee residents to walk a dog.
Gurnee is located 40 miles north of Chicago and 5 miles from Lake Michigan’s western shores.
Located 40 miles north of Chicago, Gurnee offers endless opportunities for weekend fun.
Gurnee Mills is the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in Illinois.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$103,701
Average: $130,693
Education
12,485
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,340
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gurnee has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Gurnee, IL is $1,465 for a studio, $1,725 for one bedroom, $1,977 for two bedrooms, and $2,427 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gurnee has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,725/month
756 Sq Ft
House
$3,694/month
2,633 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,300/month
139 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gurnee, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
462 Students
Public
Grades K-5
975 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
482 Students
Public
Grades K-8
462 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,668 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
527 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,758 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Carina Forest Preserve
- Almond Marsh
- Prairie Crossing Learning Farm
- Greenbelt Cultural Center
- Independence Grove
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.