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Grayslake, IL

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Population
21,140
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
787 ft
Median Home Value
$309,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,485/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$113,972
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Overall#25 best place in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityMundelein, Illinois4.7 miles away · 32,680 residents.

About Grayslake

Grayslake is a Lake County village in northern Illinois, with a strong education presence for its size. It is home to the College of Lake County, Grayslake Central High School, and Grayslake North High School, giving the village a steady local rhythm around campuses and schools. Its history reaches back to 19th-century settlement, and today it has a downtown, Metra access, parks, and nearby lakes. Grayslake feels like a practical north-suburban village with a real local center.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSuburban FitA+100.0rating

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