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Grayslake’s story
Grayslake in pictures
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GrayslakeIL
A town of 20,929. Healthier than 94% of U.S. towns.
Population
20,929
+1.4% since 2010
Typical home
$374K
+5.5% in a year
Household income
$114K
median
Median age
37.2
years
Jobs based here
7,747
Balanced
What makes Grayslake stand out
The 3 things Grayslake does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Grayslake
Health
Healthier than 94%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than IL on 18 measures, worse on 0.
Outdoors
#151 most conserved land in IL
6.7 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
9.1% of the town is conserved land.
1colleges
College town
1 college
College of Lake County
Students are part of everyday life here.
College town
College of Lake County calls Grayslake home
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Grayslake’s report card
Now in Grayslake
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Residents weigh in
Grayslake is #11 of 819 in IL for “Snowiest”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Grayslake’s Town Square.
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Weather
Forecast →64°
Light Rain and Fog/Mist
H 68° · L 50°
Local news
All →- Lakes vs Grayslake C. - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/01/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 30
- Cary Grove vs Grayslake North - Girls Varsity Soccer 05/12/2027 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- Grayslake North vs Grant - Girls Varsity Soccer 04/22/2027 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 27
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Grayslake. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Grayslake
Most working residents leave Grayslake for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Chicago (10%), Libertyville (5%) and Gurnee (4%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
8%work in town
Where working residents work
In Grayslake8%
Chicago10%
Libertyville5%
Gurnee4%
Waukegan4%
13 mi
median commute distance
7,747
jobs based in Grayslake
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Grayslake beats the Illinois average on 18 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
AHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Illinois
18 better14 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Grayslake | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.9% | 15.9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6% | 9.9% |
Advocate Condell Medical Center
6.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
94th
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
9.1% of Grayslake is conserved land
6.7 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves.
#229for trails in IL
9.1%
conserved · 648 of 7,096 acres
6.7 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
#151
most conserved land in IL
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Central Park | 0.4 mi | 49 |
| 2. Alleghany Park | — | 64 |
| 3. Almond Marsh Forest Preserve | — | 20 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 79% of U.S. towns
Grayslake reports less crime per resident than 79% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
A−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Grayslake0.2
Illinois2.6
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Grayslake4.4
Illinois15.6
U.S.15.5
79th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
67th
percentile among IL towns
6
violent crimes reported in 2025
110
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Grayslake home is worth about $374K
The typical Grayslake home is worth about $374,000, up 5.5% in a year, 26% above the Illinois typical home.
$374KZillow home value
Typical home value
Grayslake$374K
Illinois$298K
Market temperature
48
days on market
101.7%
sale-to-list price
+5.5%
value change, 1 year
32
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Grayslake has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–33°
Spring37–57°
Summer60–81°
Fall42–61°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 35% of U.S. communities.
35risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
14
paid flood claims since 1986
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Famous people from Grayslake
5 notable people were born in Grayslake.
Grayslake’s neighbors
10 towns share a border with Grayslake.
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