2024 Compare Cities Housing:
Atlanta, GA vs Grayslake, IL

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- The median age of a home in Atlanta is 27.0% older than the median age of a home in Grayslake.
 Atlanta, GAGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age372742
 Median Home Cost$364,300$280,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.6%14.5%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.54.4%31.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.125.8%54.6%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$9.8$28.8$11.0
 Homes Owned39.7%70.7%57.4%
 Housing Vacant12.3%4.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented48.1%25.3%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Atlanta, GAGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Average Rent$2,080$1,960$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,500$1,260$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,540$1,370$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,730$1,570$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,110$1,990$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,580$2,370$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Atlanta, GAGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent3.5%1.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%0.0%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.9%1.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%0.0%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation1.7%0.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.0%0.5%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Atlanta, GAGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,0001.2%0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.3%0.3%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9991.4%1.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9992.1%0.1%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,9992.9%1.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9997.7%4.8%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,9999.6%18.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99917.4%44.0%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,99913.6%21.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99910.3%5.4%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,99915.2%1.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9997.9%0.2%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9995.0%0.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9992.2%0.0%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over2.1%0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Atlanta, GAGrayslake, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.4%0.1%0.2%
 2010 to 201422.0%18.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200922.0%18.1%13.6%
 1990 to 199910.2%46.1%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.6%9.2%13.2%
 1970 to 19797.7%7.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.2%46.1%13.6%
 1950 to 195910.6%5.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.7%2.4%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier12.1%4.3%12.2%
Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 1 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Grayslake    3 Reviews

Over 10 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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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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Over 14 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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