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Chesterton, IN vs Grayslake, IL

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- The median age of a home in Chesterton is 30.8% older than the median age of a home in Grayslake.
 Chesterton, INGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age39  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$280,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock31.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.76.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$28.8$11.0
 Homes Owned65.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented29.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Chesterton, INGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,960$1,840
 Studio Apartment$750  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,370$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,110  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,990$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,510  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Chesterton, INGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Chesterton, INGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99916.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock18.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99932.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock21.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.5%  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
 Chesterton, INGrayslake, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock18.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200920.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock46.1%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196914.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Chesterton    3 Reviews
Jay · Chesterton, IN
Seasonal Change
Over 15 years ago

Chesterton location next to Lake Michigan tempers the changes that we see. We are use to the cold weather but the lake helps keep the area warmer longer into the winter.  More

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Jennifer · Chesterton, IN
Low crime
Over 16 years ago

We have a low incidence of crime in our area, very clean downtown, well  More

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John · Chesterton, IN
Chesterton, Indiana
Over 17 years ago

Small town, with all its charm and quiet, with lots of space, but within 45 minutes of downtown Chicago, with all the big city cultural  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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