Livability Score

87
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Something Brewing Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Grayslake Historical Museum
Museum
Grayslake Heritage Center
Museum
Grayslake Park Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Grayslake Park Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Lake County Fairgrounds
Attraction
Regal Round Lake Beach 18
Cinema
Lakes Bowl
Bowling Alley
Barefoot Bay Water Park
Water Park
Unknown Name
Water Park
Unknown Name
Water Park
Food and Drink (17) C+
Mitch's Hot Dogs
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Sammy's Beef & Gyros
Fast Food
Penn Station
Fast Food
Cynthia's Sweets
Sweets
Dog 'n Suds Drive In
Fast Food
Charlie's Pub
Bar
Emil's Pizza & Pub
Bar
The Freeze
Fast Food
The Vine Wine Bar
Bar
Value Liquor store
Alcohol
Light the Lamp Brewery
Bar
Light The Lamp Brewery
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dalton's Cakes
Sweets
Culver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jesse Oaks Bar
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Rosati's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Snap Fitness
Gym
ZipFitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Hunt Club Park
Community Centre
Groceries (4) B
Butera Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Tony's Buthcer
Butcher
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Cacao
Bakery
Yeli's Bakery
Bakery
Tony's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Lomeli's International Supermarket
Grocery Store
La Luz
Bakery
Mendoza Grocery #2
Grocery Store
Sunset Foods
Grocery Store
Lovin' Oven Bakery
Bakery
SuperPawn Jewery & Loan
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Bakery
Parks (39) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Jaycee Park
Park
Cherry Creek Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Canterbury Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Prarie Town Park
Park
Living Waters Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Central Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Jones Island Park
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (19) A-
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Circle K
Convenience Store
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Grayslake Stop & Shop
Convenience Store
Grayslake Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Speedway
Convenience Store
Ashley Alwin Hair & Nail Salon
Hairdresser
Barb's Florist
Florist
Decorum, Inc
Fashion
Grayslake Hobby & Bikes
Bicycle
This Old Book
Books
Lucy Q & Mommy Too
Clothing
Unique Gifts and Games
Toys
Dollar General
Discount Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Hairs Where It's At
Hairdresser
The Paw Place
Pets
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Thorntons
Convenience Store
Petland
Pets
Unknown Name
Mall
Unknown Name
Mall
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.2% take public transportation in Grayslake.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations A+
Center & Barron
Bus Stop
Center & Seymour
Bus Stop
Lake & George
Bus Stop
Grayslake
Transit Station
College of Lake County
Bus Stop
Prairie Crossing
Transit Station
Washington Street Metra Station
Bus Stop
Washington Street (Grayslake)
Transit Station
Prairie Crossing
Transit Station
Belvidere & Gage
Bus Stop
Belvidere & Hainesville
Bus Stop
Route 45 & Peterson
Bus Stop
Main & Greenwood
Bus Stop
Cedar Lake & Washington
Bus Stop
Railroad & Cedar Lake (Metra)
Bus Stop
Railroad & Cedar Lake (Metra)
Bus Stop
Round Lake
Transit Station
Round Lake Beach
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.2% D+
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Grayslake is 111/100 - which is 15% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A

Grayslake crime rates are 1,166 per 100k, which is 41% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
983 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
184 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in Grayslake is $99,583 - which is 68% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$99,583 A+
Unemployment Rate
5.6% F
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health A-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Grayslake Police Department
Police
Grayslake Fire Department - Central Station
Fire Station
Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Consumate Dental
Dentist
Round Lake Area Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Round Lake Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Round Lake Beach Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Advocate Condell Immediate Care Center
Clinic
Round Lake Police Department
Police
Avon Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Grayslake home prices are $241,800 - which is 38% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$241,800 A
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B

The Grayslake graduation rate is 91% - which is 7% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (7) D-
Old School Montessori
St Gilbert Elementary School
Frederick School
Westlake Christian Academy
Prairie Crossing Charter School
Woodview School
Prairieview School
Meadowview School
The Goddard School Third Lake
Sedol Sector Programs
Poko Loko Early Learning Center
W J Murphy Elem School
Avon Center Elem School
Woodland Elementary
Woodland Primary School
Woodland Middle School
The Goddard School In Round Lake
Park East School
Park West School
St Joseph Elementary School
Alta Vista Montessori School
Magee Middle School
Round Lake Beach Elem School
Frassati Catholic Academy
Village Elementary School
High Schools (4) F
Westlake Christian Academy
Montessori School Of Lake Forest Adolescent Prgm
Grayslake Central High School
Warren Township High School
Grayslake North High School
Round Lake Senior High School
Round Lake Transition Center
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ratings A+

Grayslake has an overall rating of 91% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes A+
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Grayslake Area Facts

  • Grayslake has a Livability Score of 87/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Grayslake crime rates are 41% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Grayslake is 15% higher than the Illinois average

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An ideal combination of country and city. 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Grayslake, Illinois is located near the border with Wisconsin but is still considered a far north suburb of Chicago. It is home to many excellent and safe neighborhoods and to College of Lake County. The employment prospects in Grayslake are great, considering that the city is so ...Read More close to many major corporate centers. The housing market is favorable to that of anything more south in Cook County with the top advantage being much lower property taxes. The public school system is excellent and boasts a low student to teacher ratio.

Shopping, dining and nightlife in Grayslake are good. The city is close to Gurnee which has a big mall that is perfect to fulfill the family's shopping needs. Grayslake is also close to one of the largest malls in the country, Woodfield Mall, in Schaumburg which is just a short drive to the south.

Ovearll, Grayslake is an excellent community and a wonderful choice for anyone looking to raise a family and settle down. It is close enough to the country to have a slight rural feel but close enough to the city that it has many urban conveniences. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Grayslake? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Jaycee Park
      Cherry Creek Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Canterbury Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Grayslake Historical Museum
      Grayslake Heritage Center
      Grayslake Park Amphitheater
      Grayslake Park Amphitheater
      Lake County Fairgrounds
      Regal Round Lake Beach 18
      Lakes Bowl
      Barefoot Bay Water Park

      Food & Drink

      Mitch's Hot Dogs
      Dunkin'
      Sammy's Beef & Gyros
      Penn Station
      Cynthia's Sweets
      Dog 'n Suds Drive In
      Charlie's Pub
      Emil's Pizza & Pub

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Grayslake? Of all people who commute, 4.2% take public transportation in Grayslake.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Grayslake? The cost of living in Grayslake is 111/100 - which is 15% higher than Illinois.
      Grayslake
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Grayslake? Grayslake crime rates are 1,166, which are 41% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,166 per 100k people

      50% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 86

      50% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Grayslake? The median income in Grayslake is $99,583 which is 68% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $99,58380% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $46,34655% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      20% higher than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Grayslake a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Grayslake home prices? Grayslake home prices are $241,800 - which is 38% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $241,80031% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,15321% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      13% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Grayslake have good schools? The Grayslake graduation rate is 91% - which is 7% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      8% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      28% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Grayslake a good place to live? Grayslake has an overall rating of 91% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      9 total surveys

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