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Algonquin, IL vs Grayslake, IL

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- The median age of a home in Algonquin is 0.0% younger than the median age of a home in Grayslake.
 Algonquin, ILGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age27  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$280,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock31.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.63.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$28.8$11.0
 Homes Owned82.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented14.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Algonquin, ILGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,960$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,660  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,370$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,070  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,990$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,110  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Algonquin, ILGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Algonquin, ILGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock18.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99942.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock21.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Algonquin, ILGrayslake, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock18.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200924.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock46.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196933.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Algonquin    4 Reviews
Joan · Lake St. Louis, MO
Algonquin
Over 1 years ago

Algonquin has really changed and grown, especially west algonquin. Politically though it leans conservative. That has not changed. People are nice though and they are  More

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Jim · Algonquin, IL
What crime?
Over 15 years ago

This town is practically Mayberry as far as crime goes.  More

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Kevin · Algonquin, IL
Algonquin Illinois
Over 18 years ago

Algonquin is a far northwest suburb of Chicago north of Elgin IL off of I90. The western part of Algonquin has shown significant growth and expansion over the past few  More

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Reviews for Grayslake    3 Reviews
diane · Grayslake, IL
Property tax
Over 11 years ago

Property tax is one of the highest in the nation a $220000 home will cost you $10980 in taxes annually as of 9/2014 This information can be verified on the  More

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Mom2 · Grayslake, IL
Humid in summer, cold in winter
Over 14 years ago

Grayslake weather is very difficult to enjoy outdoor activities. In summer, it is SO humid and hot and full of mosquitos that you cannot enjoy a beautiful summer night.  More

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Fred · Grayslake, IL
Property Taxes are high
Over 15 years ago

3% of home value annually/ A $300,000 home will cost you 10K in annual property taxes. Where does it all  More

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