2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Grayslake, IL vs Geneva, IL

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- Household income in Geneva, is 15% more than it is in Grayslake and is 46% above the National Average.
- Grayslake unemployment rate is 6.4%.
- Geneva unemployment rate is 7.1%.
 Grayslake, ILGeneva, ILUnited States
 Unemployment Rate6.4%7.1%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth2.4%2.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth32.8%30.1%33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%7.0%6.2%
 Income Taxes5.0%5.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$50,354$60,161$37,638
 Household Income$109,975$126,759$69,021
 Family Median Income$129,890$147,977$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Grayslake, ILGeneva, ILUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K6.0%3.5%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.2%0.3%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K4.7%5.0%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K3.3%2.7%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K4.1%6.0%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K4.2%3.6%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K6.5%6.1%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K15.1%11.7%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K20.7%20.0%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K13.6%19.0%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K19.7%21.9%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Grayslake, ILGeneva, ILUnited States
 Management, business, finance22.3%26.0%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science9.4%8.7%6.5%
 Community, social services2.0%1.2%1.8%
 Legal1.5%2.1%1.2%
 Education, library9.5%7.7%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment1.9%1.8%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology7.0%4.5%6.2%
 Healthcare support1.9%2.1%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.9%2.1%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving2.7%5.0%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.7%1.6%3.6%
 Personal care1.4%2.9%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support26.6%24.3%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.0%0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair3.5%3.8%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving6.7%6.3%13.1%
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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Reviews for Geneva    12 Reviews

Real Estate and State Taxes are very high. Lots of people and traffic. Cute little shops and restaurants on main streets which attract a lot of tourists during the  More

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Lived here for 30 years... great schools, quaint downtown, good city leadership, engaged community. Wonderful town to raise a family! Only downsides are weather ( long  More

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Over 7 years ago

We moved to Geneva 4 years ago. The cost of living is very high, and taxes keep going up as well as other living expenses. The population seems to be increasing and the  More

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